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1986 Eckerd Open

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1986 Eckerd Open
DateSeptember 15–21
Edition14th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationLargo, Florida, U.S.
VenueBardmoor Country Club
Champions
Singles
United States Lori McNeil
Doubles
United States Elise Burgin / South Africa Rosalyn Fairbank
← 1985 · Eckerd Open · 1987 →

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]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Lori McNeil defeated United States Zina Garrison 2–6, 7–5, 6–2

  • It was McNeil's 1st singles title of her career.

Doubles

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United States Elise Burgin / South Africa Rosalyn Fairbank defeated United States Gigi Fernández / United States Kim Sands 7–5, 6–2

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. pp. 183, 199–200. ISBN 9780002182522.
  2. ^ Gossett, Peggy, ed. (1987). 1987 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 305.
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