Defending champion Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova in a rematch of the previous two years' finals, 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1986 French Open. It was her seventh French Open singles title and 18th and last major singles title overall, an Open Era record. This also marked the 13th consecutive year in which Evert won a major, another Open Era record. It was the pair's 14th and last meeting in a major final.

Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Chris Evert is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

Qualifying

Draw

Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry

References

External links 1986 French Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation