1986 Virginia Slims of Newport – Singles

Chris Evert Lloyd was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Pam Shriver won the title by defeating Lori McNeil 6–4, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Pam Shriver (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Robin White (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Dianne Balestrat (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Anne White (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Lori McNeil (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Grace Kim (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Wendy Prausa (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Gigi Fernández (first round)