1986 WTA German Open
Tennis tournament
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The 1986 WTA German Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in West 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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 12–19 May |
| Edition | 17th |
| Category | World Championship Series |
| Draw | 56S / 30D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | West Berlin, West Germany |
| Venue | Rot-Weiss Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Doubles | |
Finals
Singles
Steffi Graf defeated
Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–3
- It was Graf's 4th singles title of the year and of her career.
Doubles
Steffi Graf /
Helena Suková defeated
Martina Navratilova /
Andrea Temesvári 7–5, 6–2