1986 Nice International Open – Singles

Henri Leconte was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Emilio Sánchez won the title by defeating Paul McNamee 6–1, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇫🇷 Thierry Tulasne (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇷 Martín Jaite (first round)

• # 🇸🇪 Mikael Pernfors (first round)

• # 🇫🇷 Guy Forget (second round)

• # Andreas Maurer (second round)

• # 🇸🇪 Peter Lundgren (first round)

• # 🇪🇸 Sergio Casal (semifinals)

• # 🇵🇪 Jaime Yzaga (first round)