1986 D.C. National Bank Classic – Singles

Yannick Noah was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Karel Nováček won the title by defeating Thierry Tulasne 6–1, 7–6(7–4) in the final.

Seeds
The first eight seeds received a bye into the second round. • # 🇪🇨 Andrés Gómez (semifinals)

• # 🇫🇷 Thierry Tulasne (final)

• # 🇦🇷 Martín Jaite (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇷 Guillermo Vilas (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Arias (semifinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Kent Carlsson (quarterfinals)

• # Milan Šrejber (second round)

• # Diego Pérez (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Aaron Krickstein (quarterfinals)

• # 🇲🇽 Francisco Maciel (second round)

• # Libor Pimek (second round)

• # 🇦🇷 Horacio de la Peña (third round)

• # 🇵🇪 Jaime Yzaga (first round)

• # 🇵🇪 Pablo Arraya (third round)

• # Ronald Agénor (third round)

• # 🇪🇸 Fernando Luna (third round)