1986 Virginia Slims of Newport

The 1986 Virginia Slims of Newport was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from July 14 through July 20, 1986. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[1]

1986 Virginia Slims of Newport
DateJuly 14–20
Edition8th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
Pam Shriver
Doubles
Terry Holladay / Heather Ludloff

Finals

Singles

Pam Shriver defeated Lori McNeil 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Shriver's 2nd singles title of the year and the 13th of her career.

Doubles

Terry Holladay / Heather Ludloff defeated Cammy MacGregor / Gretchen Magers 6–1, 6–7, 6–3

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See also

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 194–195. ISBN 9780002182522.
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