1986 Edgbaston Cup – Singles

Pam Shriver was the two-time defending champion and won in the final against Manuela Maleeva, 6–2, 7–6.

Seeds
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.


 * 1) 🇺🇸 Pam Shriver (Champion)
 * 2) 🇧🇬 Manuela Maleeva (final)
 * 3) 🇦🇺 Wendy Turnbull (third round)
 * 4) 🇺🇸 Kathy Jordan (semifinals)
 * 5) 🇬🇧 Jo Durie (second round)
 * 6) 🇺🇸 Anne White (second round)
 * 7) 🇺🇸 Robin White (second round)
 * 8) 🇺🇸 Kate Gompert (second round)
 * 9) 🇺🇸 Elise Burgin (first round)
 * 10) 🇺🇸 Alycia Moulton (quarterfinals)
 * 11)  Rosalyn Fairbank (second round)
 * 12) 🇺🇸 Susan Mascarin (first round)
 * 13) 🇺🇸 Debbie Spence (first round)
 * 14)  Sylvia Hanika (second round)