1986 Benson & Hedges Championships

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1986 Benson & Hedges Championships
Date10–16 November
Edition11th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$300,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
LocationLondon, England
Venue Wembley Arena
Champions
Singles
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe / Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming [2]
  1985  · Wembley Championships ·  1987  

The 1986 Benson & Hedges Championships was a tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Wembley Arena in London, England that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from 10 November until 16 November 1986. Third-seeded Yannick Noah, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Svensson 6–4, 6–3, 6–7, 4–6, 7–5

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe / Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming defeated Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick 3–6, 7–6, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1986 Wembley – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).