1986 Virginia Slims of Newport

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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
United States Pam Shriver
Doubles
United States Terry Holladay / United States Heather Ludloff
← 1985 · Virginia Slims of Newport · 1987 →

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]

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

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

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

Doubles[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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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