1986 D.C. National Bank Classic

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1986 D.C. National Bank Classic
DateJuly 28 – August 3
Edition18th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$220,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia Karel Nováček[1]
Doubles
Chile Hans Gildemeister / Ecuador Andrés Gómez[2]
← 1985 · Washington Open · 1987 →

The 1986 D.C. National Bank Classic was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor green clay courts. The event was part of the 1986 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 18th edition of the tournament and was held at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. from July 28 through August 3, 1986. Unseeded Karel Nováček won the singles title after defeating five seeded players and earned $37,400 first-prize money.[3]

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

Czechoslovakia Karel Nováček defeated France Thierry Tulasne 6–1, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was Nováček's first singles title of his career.

Doubles[edit]

Chile Hans Gildemeister / Ecuador Andrés Gómez defeated Brazil Ricardo Acioly / Brazil César Kist 6–3, 7–5

References[edit]

  1. ^ "1986 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1986 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. p. 128. ISBN 9780002182522.

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