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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 24–30 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard / indoor |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Venue | Jordan Tennis and Racquet Center |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Beth Herr | |
| Doubles | |
| Susan Mascarin / Betsy Nagelsen | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Beth Herr defeated Ann Henricksson 6–0, 3–6, 7–5
- It was Herr's only singles title of her career.
Doubles
edit Susan Mascarin / Betsy Nagelsen defeated Linda Gates / Alycia Moulton 6–3, 5–7, 6–4
See also
edit- 1986 WCT Scottsdale Open – men's tournament in Scottsdale
References
edit- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 182, 208. ISBN 9780002182522.
- ^ Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 302.
- ^ "Virginia Slims of Arizona". The Arizona Republic. March 22, 1986. p. G5 – via Newspapers.com.