The 1986 WTA Argentine Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 1 December until 8 December 1986. First-seeded Gabriela Sabatini won the singles title.[1][2]
| 1986 WTA Argentine Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–8 December |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | 1 |
| Draw | 56S / 24D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoors |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Venue | Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Gabriela Sabatini | |
| Doubles | |
 Lori McNeil / Gabriela Sabatini | |
Leaders
editSingles
edit Gabriela Sabatini defeated 
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–1, 6–1
- It was Sabatini's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.
Doubles
edit Lori McNeil / Mercedes Paz defeated 
Manon Bollegraf / Nicole Jagerman 6–1, 2–6, 6–1
References
edit- ^ Remmert, Richard A., ed. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 336.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1988). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1988. London: Willow Books. pp. 178, 218. ISBN 9780002182690.