The 1986 Eckerd Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Bardmoor Country Club in Largo, Florida in the United States and was part of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was held from September 15 through September 21, 1986. Unseeded Lori McNeil won the singles title and earned $25,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1986 Eckerd Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 15–21 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $125,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Largo, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Bardmoor Country Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Lori McNeil | |
| Doubles | |
Elise Burgin /  Rosalyn Fairbank | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Lori McNeil defeated Zina Garrison 2–6, 7–5, 6–2
- It was McNeil's 1st singles title of her career.
Doubles
edit Elise Burgin / Rosalyn Fairbank defeated Gigi Fernández / Kim Sands 7–5, 6–2
References
edit- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 183, 199–200. ISBN 9780002182522.
- ^ Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 305.