1986 Virginia Slims of New England (January)

May 2025 1986 Virginia Slims of New England January 13–19 1st 56S / 16D $150,000 Carpet / indoor Worcester, MA, United States USA Martina Navratilova USA Martina Navratilova USA Pam Shriver 1986 Virginia Slims of New England (November) The 1986 Virginia Slims of New England (January), also known as the New England Classic, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Worcester, Massachusetts in the United States and was part of the 1985 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 13 through January 19, 1986. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title.The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987 1987 Willow Books London 9780002182522 176, 182 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated FRG Claudia Kohde-Kilsch 4–6, 6–1, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 2nd singles title of the year and the 113th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / USA Pam Shriver defeated FRG Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / TCH Helena Suková 6–3, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 2nd doubles title of the year and the 117th of her career. It was Shriver's 2nd doubles title of the year and the 69th of her career. References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Virginia Slims of New England Category:Virginia Slims of New England Virginia Virginia