Four-time defending champion Martina Navratilova successfully defended her title, defeating Steffi Graf in the final, 7–6(8–6), 6–3, 6–2 to win the singles tennis title at the November edition of the 1986 Virginia Slims Championships. It was her eighth Tour Finals singles title.
Seeds
Martina Navratilova (champion) Steffi Graf (final) Hana Mandlíková (quarterfinals) Helena Suková (semifinals) Pam Shriver (semifinals) Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (quarterfinals) Manuela Maleeva (quarterfinals) Kathy Rinaldi (first round)
Draw
See also WTA Tour Championships appearances
References 1986 Virginia Slims Championships (November) Draw