1986 WTA German Open
The 1986 WTA German Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin, West Germany that was part of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from 12 May through 18 May 1986. Second-seeded Steffi Graf won the singles title and earned $29,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3] The tournament marked the first time that Graf defeated Martina Navratilova.[4][5]
1986 WTA German Open | |
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Date | 12–18 May |
Edition | 17th |
Category | World Championship Series |
Draw | 56S / 30D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Berlin, West Germany |
Venue | Rot-Weiss Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
- It was Graf's 4th singles title of the year and of her career.
Doubles
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References
- John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 180, 182, 191–192. ISBN 9780002182522.
- Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 303.
- "Tennis Roundup : Graf Victory Leaves Navratilova in Tears". Los Angeles Times. May 20, 1986.
- "Graf in upset". The New York Times. May 20, 1986.
- "West German teen beats Navratilova". The Argus-Press. AP. 20 May 1986. p. 9 – via Google News Archive.
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