1986 Virginia Slims of Arizona

The 1986 Virginia Slims of Arizona, also known as the Virginia Slims of Phoenix, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the Jordan Tennis and Racquet Center in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States and was part of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from March 24 through March 30, 1986. Unseeded Beth Herr won the singles title.[1][2][3]

1986 Virginia Slims of Arizona
DateMarch 24–30
Edition1st
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
VenueJordan Tennis and Racquet Center
Champions
Singles
Beth Herr
Doubles
Susan Mascarin / Betsy Nagelsen

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1986 Virginia Slims of Arizona – Singles

Beth Herr defeated Ann Henricksson 6–0, 3–6, 7–5

  • It was Herr's only singles title of her career.

Doubles

Susan Mascarin / Betsy Nagelsen defeated Linda Gates / Alycia Moulton 6–4, 5–7, 6–4

References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 182, 208. ISBN 9780002182522.
  2. Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 302.
  3. "Virginia Slims of Arizona". The Arizona Republic. March 22, 1986. p. G5 – via Newspapers.com.
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