1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series

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1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series
Martina Navratilova shows off her tennis rackets (48592036917).jpg
Martina Navratilova finished the year as world No. 1 for the record-extending seventh time in her career. She won nine tournaments during the season, including two majors at the Wimbledon Championships and the US Open, as well as the March and the November editions of the Virginia Slims Championships. She also finished runner-up at the third major, the French Open (the Australian Open was not held in 1986).
Details
DurationMarch 24 – November 24, 1986
Edition14th
Tournaments41
Categories Grand Slam (3)
WTA Championships
Tour Events (37)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (9)
Most tournament finals Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (11)
Prize money leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova $1,905,841
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 280.4807
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Doubles team of the year
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Newcomer of the year Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Rehe
1985
1987

The 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series [1] was the 14th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on March 24, 1986, and concluded in December, 1986 after 41 events. The season was abbreviated in order to return the tour to a calendar year basis.

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The Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). It was held in place of the WTA Tour from 1983 until 1987 and featured tournaments that had previously been part of the Toyota Series and the Avon Series. It included the four Grand Slam tournaments and a series of other events. ITF tournaments were not part of the tour, although they awarded points for the WTA World Ranking. No Australian Open was held during 1986 due to the tournament start date being moved from November to January.


Schedule

The table below shows the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series schedule.

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
24 Mar Virginia Slims of Arizona
Phoenix, United States
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Beth Herr
6–0, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Henricksson Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
Flag of the United States.svg Peanut Louie
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of the United States.svg   Hu Na
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jennifer Mundel
Flag of the United States.svg   Tina Mochizuki
Flag of the United States.svg   Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg   Betsy Nagelsen
6–4, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
Flag of the United States.svg Linda Gates
Bridgestone Doubles Championships
Nashville, United States
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 8D
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Mandlíková / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Turnbull
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Parkhomenko / Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Savchenko
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Fairbank / Flag of the United States.svg Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Piatek / Flag of the United States.svg White
Flag of the United States.svg Burgin / Flag of the United States.svg Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Fernández / Flag of the United States.svg White
31 Mar Tournament of Champions
Marco Island, United States
Clay – $150,000 – 24S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janine Tremelling
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Brazil.svg Pat Medrado
Flag of Hungary.svg Andrea Temesvári
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of Hungary.svg   Andrea Temesvári
7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Apr Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Rehe
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Sabrina Goleš
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Anne White
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
14 Apr Sunkist WITA Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Clay – $275,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–4, 5–7, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva
Flag of Greece.svg Angelikí Kanellopoúlou
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–2, 5–7, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
21 Apr Wild Dunes
Charleston, United States
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Denmark.svg Tine Scheuer-Larsen Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
Flag of Brazil.svg Neige Dias
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Spence
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lilian Drescher
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Sabrina Goleš
4–6, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marcela Skuherská
27 Apr U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Clay – $275,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
2–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Phelps
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg
Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 May Virginia Slims of Houston
Houston, United States
Clay (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Casale
Flag of the United States.svg   Laura Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg   Kate Gompert
Flag of the United States.svg   Wendy White
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg   Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg   JoAnne Russell
Barcelona Open
Barcelona, Spain
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Austria.svg   Petra Huber
7–6(7–4), 6–0
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Brazil.svg   Pat Medrado
Flag of France.svg   Nathalie Herreman| Flag of Argentina.svg   Mercedes Paz
Flag of Sweden.svg Carina Karlsson
Flag of France.svg Isabelle Demongeot
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Iva Budařová
Flag of France.svg   Catherine Tanvier
6–2, 6–1
Flag of France.svg   Nathalie Herreman
Flag of France.svg   Corrinne Vanier
12 May German Open
West Berlin, West Germany
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/29D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg   Jo Durie
Flag of Austria.svg   Petra Huber
Flag of Germany.svg   Bettina Bunge
Flag of Hungary.svg   Andrea Temesvári
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of Hungary.svg   Andrea Temesvári
19 May European Open
Lugano, Switzerland
Clay – $100,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Italy.svg   Raffaella Reggi
5–7, 6–3, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Sabrina Goleš
Flag of Germany.svg   Bettina Bunge
Flag of Greece.svg   Angelikí Kanellopoúlou
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg   Helen Kelesi
Flag of the United States.svg   Terry Phelps
Flag of the United States.svg   Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg   Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg   Betsy Nagelsen
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Jenny Byrne
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Janine Thompson
26 May French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $1,150,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/64X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Chris Evert-Lloyd
2–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carling Bassett
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of Hungary.svg   Andrea Temesvári
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg   Ken Flach
3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jun Edgbaston Cup
Birmingham, Great Britain
Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–2, 7–6(7–0)
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Manuela Maleeva Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko| Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Rinaldi Flag of Japan.svg   Etsuko Inoue
Flag of the United States.svg   Ann Henricksson
Flag of the United States.svg   Alycia Moulton
Flag of the United States.svg   Molly Van Nostrand
Flag of the United States.svg   Elise Burgin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg   Rosalyn Fairbank
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Wendy Turnbull
16 Jun Pilkington Glass Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Grass – $200,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the United States.svg   Robin White
Flag of Japan.svg   Etsuko Inoue
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg   Larisa Savchenko
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
23 Jun Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $1,306,690 – 128S/64Q/64D/64X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–6(7–1), 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Sweden.svg Catarina Lindqvist
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg   Ken Flach
6–3, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Jul Ellesse Grand Prix
Perugia, Italy
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Herreman
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Csilla Bartos-Cserepy Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Sabrina Goleš
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone
Flag of Germany.svg Isabel Cueto
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga-Osses
Flag of Italy.svg Lorenza Jachia
Flag of Argentina.svg Bettina Fulco
Flag of the Netherlands.svg   Carin Bakkum
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicole Muns-Jagerman
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Csilla Bartos-Cserepy
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Holton
14 Jul Virginia Slims of Newport
Newport, United States
Grass – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil Flag of the United States.svg Cammy Macgregor
Flag of the United States.svg Anne White
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of Argentina.svg Adriana Villagrán
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of the United States.svg   Terry Holladay
Flag of the United States.svg   Heather Ludloff
6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg   Cammy MacGregor
Flag of the United States.svg   Gretchen Magers
Elektra Cup
Bregenz, Austria
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D/32Q
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Italy.svg Sandra Cecchini
6–4, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Pérez Roldán Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
Flag of Denmark.svg Tine Scheuer-Larsen
Flag of Germany.svg Isabel Cueto
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Olga Votavová
Flag of Germany.svg Gabriela Dinu
Flag of Austria.svg   Petra Huber
Flag of Germany.svg   Petra Keppeler
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg   Sabrina Goleš
Flag of Denmark.svg   Tine Scheuer-Larsen
21 Jul Federation Cup
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Team event
Clay
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
North Face Open Berkeley
Berkeley, United States
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Gurney
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Gerken Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Bowes-Hackney
Flag of the United States.svg Elly Hakami
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Monica Reinach
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Monique Javer
Flag of the United States.svg Kris Kinney
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of the United States.svg   Beth Herr
Flag of the United States.svg   Alycia Moulton
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg   Amy Holton
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg   Elna Reinach
28 Jul Virginia Slims of San Diego
San Diego, United States
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Gurney
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Rehe Flag of the United States.svg Kate Gompert
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Kuhlman
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dinky Van Rensburg
Flag of the United States.svg Debbie Spence
Flag of the United States.svg   Beth Herr
Flag of the United States.svg   Alycia Moulton
5–7, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Elise Burgin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg   Rosalyn Fairbank

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Aug Player's Canadian Open
Montreal, Canada
Hard – $250,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of Italy.svg   Raffaella Reggi
Flag of the United States.svg   Marianne Werdel
Flag of Sweden.svg   Catarina Lindqvist
Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
11 Aug Virginia Slims of Los Angeles
Manhattan Beach, United States
Hard – $250,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Manuela Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
18 Aug United Jersey Bank Classic
Mahwah, United States
Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
7–5, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Molly Van Nostrand Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg   Monica Reinach
Flag of France.svg   Isabelle Demongeot
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg   Sara Gomer
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Regina Maršíková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg   Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Elizabeth Smylie
7–6(7–4), 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
25 Aug US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $1,400,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Manuela Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Italy.svg   Raffaella Reggi
Flag of Spain.svg   Sergio Casal
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Fleming

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Sep Pan Pacific Open
Tokyo, Japan
Carpet (i) – $250,000 – 28S/16D
Singles
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
Flag of Germany.svg   Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg   Wendy White
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Katerina Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Gurney
Flag of Germany.svg   Bettina Bunge
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–2
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Katerina Maleeva
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Manuela Maleeva
15 Sep Eckerd Open
Tampa United States
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
2–6, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison Flag of the United States.svg Terry Phelps
Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Torres
Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Gompert
Flag of the United States.svg   Elise Burgin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg   Rosalyn Fairbank
7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg   Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg   Kim Sands
Athens Trophy
Athens, Greece
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
7–5, 6–1
Flag of Greece.svg Angelikí Kanellopoúlou Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone
Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Pérez Roldán
Flag of Germany.svg Isabel Cueto
Flag of Austria.svg Judith Polz
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lilian Drescher
Flag of Italy.svg Federica Bonsignori
Flag of Germany.svg   Isabel Cueto
Flag of Spain.svg   Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg   Silke Meier
Flag of Germany.svg   Wiltrud Probst
22 Sep Virginia Slims of Tulsa
Tulsa, United States
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Lori McNeil
6–0, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dinky Van Rensburg
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Tina Mochizuki
Flag of the United States.svg   Peanut Louie-Harper
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Janine Tremelling
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dinky Van Rensburg
7–6(7–4), 7–5
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Svetlana Parkhomenko
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
29 Sep Virginia Slims of New Orleans
New Orleans, United States
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–1, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Phelps
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Gompert
Flag of the United States.svg   Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg   Anne Smith
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Svetlana Parkhomenko
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
Hewlett-Packard Trophy
Hilversum, Netherlands
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–2, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier Flag of Italy.svg Raffaella Reggi
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Herreman
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Christiane Jolissaint
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicole Muns-Jagerman
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Jordan
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of Denmark.svg   Tine Scheuer-Larsen
Flag of France.svg   Catherine Tanvier

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Oct European Indoors
Zürich, Switzerland
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Rehe
Flag of the United States.svg Grace Kim
Flag of Peru.svg   Laura Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
1–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg   Alycia Moulton
Taipei Women's Championships
Taipei, Taiwan
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg   Patricia Hy
6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg Adriana Villagrán Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Gerken
Flag of Germany.svg Wiltrud Probst
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg   Hu Na
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Susan Leo
Flag of the United States.svg   Lea Antonoplis
Flag of the United States.svg   Barbara Gerken
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg   Gigi Fernández
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Susan Leo
13 Oct Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Filderstadt, West Germany
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Sweden.svg Catarina Lindqvist
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Henricksson
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
7–6(7–5), 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
Suntory Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Bettina Fulco Flag of Japan.svg Masako Yanagi
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr
Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of Japan.svg Etsuko Inoue
Flag of Japan.svg Kumiko Okamoto
Flag of Brazil.svg Neige Dias
Flag of the United States.svg   Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg   Betsy Nagelsen
7–5, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg   Lea Antonoplis
Flag of the United States.svg   Barbara Gerken
20 Oct Pretty Polly Classic
Brighton, Great Britain
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Catarina Lindqvist Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Denmark.svg   Tine Scheuer-Larsen
Flag of France.svg   Catherine Tanvier
Singapore Women's Open
Singapore
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Gigi Fernández
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Mercedes Paz Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg Patricia Hy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Nicole Bradtke
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg   Helen Kelesi
Flag of Sweden.svg   Maria Lindström
Flag of Japan.svg   Akiko Kijimuta
Flag of the Netherlands.svg   Manon Bollegraf
Flag of the United States.svg   Anna-Maria Fernandez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Julie Richardson
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg   Sandy Collins
Flag of the United States.svg   Sharon Walsh
27 Oct Virginia Slims of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Gurney Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg   Dianne Balestrat
Flag of the United States.svg   Wendy Prausa
Flag of the United States.svg   Susan Sloane-Lundy
Flag of the United States.svg   Ginny Purdy
Flag of the United States.svg   Kim Shaefer
Flag of the United States.svg   Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg   Lori McNeil
4–5, ret.
Flag of the United States.svg   Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg   Anne Smith

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Nov Virginia Slims of New England
Worcester, United States
$250,000 – hard (i) – 32S/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg   Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
6–3, 6–1
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
Virginia Slims of Arkansas
Little Rock, United States
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
6–4, 6–7(7–9), 6–0
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva Flag of Germany.svg Silke Meier
Flag of Brazil.svg Neige Dias
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Minter
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Henricksson
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Svetlana Parkhomenko
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
6–2, 1–6, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iva Budařová
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr
10 Nov Virginia Slims of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 28S/14D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Katerina Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg   Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková
6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg   Steffi Graf
Flag of Argentina.svg   Gabriela Sabatini
Honda Classic
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Italy.svg   Raffaella Reggi
7–6(7–4), 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Sabrina Goleš Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Marianne Werdel
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Germany.svg Silke Meier
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Lilian Drescher
Flag of the United States.svg   Lori McNeil
Flag of Argentina.svg   Mercedes Paz
6–2, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg   Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg   Robin White
17 Nov Virginia Slims Championships
New York City, United States
Carpet (i) – $500,000 – 16S/8D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
7–6(8–6), 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg   Manuela Maleeva
Flag of the United States.svg   Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg   Pam Shriver
7–6(7–1), 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg   Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg   Helena Suková

Statistical Information

Titles won by player

These tables present the number of singles (S), doubles (D), and mixed doubles (X) titles won by each player and each nation during the season, within all the tournament categories of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series: the Grand Slam tournaments, the Year-end championships and regular events. The players/nations are sorted by:

  1. total number of titles (a doubles title won by two players representing the same nation counts as only one win for the nation);
  2. highest amount of highest category tournaments (for example, having a single Grand Slam gives preference over any kind of combination without a Grand Slam title);
  3. a singles > doubles > mixed doubles hierarchy;
  4. alphabetical order (by family names for players).
Total titlesPlayerGrand Slam
tournaments
Year-end
championships
Regular
tournaments
All titles
SinglesDoublesMixedSinglesDoublesSinglesDoublesSinglesDoublesMixed

Titles won by nation

Total titlesCountryGrand Slam
tournaments
Year-end
championships
Regular
tournaments
All titles
SinglesDoublesMixedSinglesDoublesSinglesDoublesSinglesDoublesMixed

Rankings

Below are the 1986 WTA year-end rankings (December 21, 1986) in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [2]
NoPlayer NamePoints1985Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)280.48071=
2Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA)231.36102=
3Flag of Germany.svg  Steffi Graf  (FRG)201.55826+3
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Hana Mandlíková  (TCH)120.22123-1
5Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Shriver  (USA)105.04864-1
6Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Helena Suková  (TCH)105.01059+3
7Flag of Germany.svg  Claudia Kohde-Kilsch  (FRG)77.64065-2
8Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Rinaldi  (USA)66.309111+3
9Flag of Argentina.svg  Gabriela Sabatini  (ARG)62.330312+3
10Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg  Manuela Maleeva  (BUL)60.20897-3
11Flag of the United States.svg  Zina Garrison  (USA)56.29208-3
12Flag of Germany.svg  Bettina Bunge  (FRG)46.817523+11
13Flag of the United States.svg  Bonnie Gadusek  (USA)42.174310-3
14Flag of the United States.svg  Lori McNeil  (USA)39.940093+79
15Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Jordan  (USA)37.600019+4
16Flag of the United States.svg  Robin White  (USA)37.470632+16
17Flag of Sweden.svg  Catarina Lindqvist  (SWE)33.539713-4
18Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)32.531114-4
19Flag of the United States.svg  Stephanie Rehe  (USA)32.187518-1
20Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Carling Bassett  (CAN)30.280515-5
Doubles Year-end Ranking [3]
NoPlayer NamePoints1985Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)535.58142+1
2Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Shriver  (USA)517.87151-1
3Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Helena Suková  (TCH)314.85713=
4Flag of Germany.svg  Steffi Graf  (FRG)285.553650+46
5Flag of Germany.svg  Claudia Kohde-Kilsch  (FRG)284.10274-1
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)265.37468+2
7Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Hana Mandlíková  (TCH)235.08336-1
8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Elizabeth Smylie  (AUS)224.35237-1
9Flag of Argentina.svg  Gabriela Sabatini  (ARG)221.987454+45
10Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Jordan  (USA)166.69545-5
11Flag of the United States.svg  Elise Burgin  (USA)163.428816+5
12Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Rosalyn Fairbank  (RSA)133.817215+3
13Flag of Hungary.svg  Andrea Temesvári  (HUN)137.800013=
14Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA)135.400011-3
15Flag of the United States.svg  Betsy Nagelsen  (USA)163.016324+9
16Flag of France.svg  Catherine Tanvier  (FRA)122.187537+21
17Flag of the United States.svg  Gigi Fernández  (USA)117.779210-7
18Flag of the United States.svg  Zina Garrison  (USA)115.681844+26
19Flag of Germany.svg  Bettina Bunge  (FRG)114.401823+4
20Flag of the United States.svg  Anne White  (USA)113.337322+2

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