1986 Bavarian Tennis Championships – Singles

Joakim Nyström was the defending champion, but did not participate this year.

Emilio Sánchez won the title, defeating Ricki Osterthun 6–1, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds

 * 1)  Miloslav Mečíř (quarterfinals)
 * 2)  Heinz Günthardt (first round)
 * 3)  Tomáš Šmíd (second round)
 * 4) 🇸🇪 Kent Carlsson (quarterfinals)
 * 5) 🇪🇸 Emilio Sánchez (champion)
 * 6) 🇦🇺 Broderick Dyke (first round)
 * 7) 🇪🇸 Sergio Casal (first round)
 * 8) 🇧🇪 Libor Pimek (second round)