1986 Virginia Slims of Pennsylvania – Singles

Robin White was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Janine Thompson won the title by defeating Catherine Suire 6–1, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Stephanie Rehe (second round)

• # Iva Budařová (second round)

• # Svetlana Parkhomenko (quarterfinals)

• # Larisa Savchenko (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Candy Reynolds (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Anne Smith (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Lori McNeil (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Anne Minter (quarterfinals)