1986 Volvo Tennis Los Angeles – Singles

Paul Annacone was the defending champion, but lost in the first round to Jaime Yzaga.

John McEnroe won the title by defeating Stefan Edberg 6–2, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇸🇪 Stefan Edberg (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Brad Gilbert (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Tim Mayotte (first round)

• # 🇸🇪 Anders Järryd (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Paul Annacone (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 John McEnroe (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Arias (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Aaron Krickstein (second round)