1986 Virginia Slims Championships (March) | |
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Date | March 17–23, 1986 |
Edition | 15th |
Category | WTA Tour Championships |
Draw | 16S / 8D |
Prize money | USD $500,000 |
Surface | Carpet (Indoor) |
Location | New York City, United States |
Venue | Madison Square Garden |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Martina Navratilova | |
Doubles | |
Hana Mandlíková / Wendy Turnbull |
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