1986 Virginia Slims of Houston

The 1986 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Westside Tennis Club in Houston, Texas in the United States and was part of the 1986 WTA Tour. It was the 16th edition of the tournament and was held from May 5 through May 11, 1986. First-seeded Chris Evert-Lloyd won the singles title.[1][2]

1986 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateMay 5–11
Edition16th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHouston, TX, U.S.
VenueWestside Tennis Club
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Chris Evert-Lloyd defeated Kathy Rinaldi 6–4, 2–6, 6–4

  • It was Evert-Lloyd's 5th singles title of the year and the 147th of her career.

Doubles

Chris Evert-Lloyd / Wendy Turnbull defeated Elise Burgin / JoAnne Russell 6–2, 6–4

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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 182, 190. ISBN 9780002182522.
  2. Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 303.
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