Ivan Lendl was the defending champion and won in the final 6–2, 6–0 against Jimmy Connors.
Seeds
Ivan Lendl (champion) Jimmy Connors (final) Brad Gilbert (first round) Johan Kriek (quarterfinals) Andrés Gómez (semifinals) Tim Mayotte (semifinals) Jimmy Arias (second round) David Pate (quarterfinals)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1986 Paine Webber Classic draw