1986 South African Open (tennis)
Tennis tournament
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The 1986 South African Open, also known as Altech Open for sponsorship reasons, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 83rd edition of the tournament and was held from 17 through 23 November 1986. Unseeded Amos Mansdorf won the singles title.
| 1986 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17–23 November |
| Edition | 83rd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $220,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Amos Mansdorf[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Mike De Palmer /  Christo van Rensburg[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Amos Mansdorf defeated Matt Anger 6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 7–5
- It was Mansdorf's only singles title of the year and the 1st of his career.
Doubles
Mike De Palmer / Christo van Rensburg defeated 
Andrés Gómez / Sherwood Stewart 3–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
- It was De Palmer's 3rd and last doubles title of the year and the 5th of his career. It was Van Rensburg only doubles title of the year and the 8th of his career.