Tim Mayotte was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Ivan Lendl won in the final 3–6, 6–1, 7–6, 6–4 against Mats Wilander.
Seeds
Main draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
References 1986 Lipton International Players Championships Draw