1986 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles


successfully defended her title, defeating Hana Mandlíková in the final, 7–6, 6–3 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 1986 Wimbledon Championships.
This was the first Wimbledon appearance of future champion Jana Novotná in the tournament; she was defeated by Susan Mascarin in the first round.

Seeds

Martina Navratilova
Chris Evert Lloyd '
Hana Mandlíková '
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch '
Pam Shriver '
Kathy Rinaldi '
Helena Suková '
Manuela Maleeva '
Zina Garrison '
Gabriela Sabatini '
Carling Bassett '
Stephanie Rehe '
Barbara Potter '
Wendy Turnbull '
Catarina Lindqvist '
Kathy Jordan
Steffi Graf was originally seeded #3 but withdrew due to illness before the tournament draw was made. All original seeds from 4-16 moved up one place, and a new #16 seed was added.
Barbara Potter withdrew due to injury. She was replaced in the draw by Lucky Loser Ronni Reis.

Qualifying

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8