1986 Transamerica Open – Singles

Stefan Edberg was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to John McEnroe.

McEnroe won the title by defeating Jimmy Connors 7–6(8–6), 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇸🇪 Stefan Edberg (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors (final)

• # 🇸🇪 Anders Järryd (semifinals, retired)

• # 🇺🇸 John McEnroe (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Matt Anger (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 David Pate (quarterfinals)

• # 🇮🇳 Ramesh Krishnan (second round)

• # Christo Steyn (second round)