WTA Roland Garros 1986 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1986 Roland Garros, defeating Martina Navratilova 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the final. The Grand Slam was played May 26–June 8 on clay courts in Paris, France.

Roland Garros is also widely known as the French Open and is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay.

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Champion
def. Martina Navratilova , 2-6 6-3 6-3
Dates
May 26 — Jun 8
Location
Paris, France
Category
Grand Slam
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Results

Match type

Round of 128

Chris Evert #2 DEF · 6× 6-0 6-1
Gabriela Sabatini #11 6-1 6-1
Iva Budarova #70 6-1 6-0
Louise Field #127 6-1 6-3
Mercedes Paz #75 6-7(3) 7-6(3) 6-1
Beth Herr #56
Catherine Suire #82 5-7 6-4 6-3
Hana Mandlikova #5 CH 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3
Laura Arraya #28 6-1 6-3
Masako Yanagi #122 3-6 7-6(4) 8-6
Eva Krapl 2-6 6-1 6-3
Gretchen Magers #254 5-7 6-4 8-6
Pam Casale #33 6-0 3-6 6-3
Camille Benjamin #69 1-6 6-2 6-3
Melissa Gurney #79 7-5 7-6(4)
Martina Navratilova #1 2× CH 6-3 6-3
Larisa Savchenko #63 6-4 3-6 9-7
Eva Pfaff #41
Patricia Tarabini #184 3-6 6-3 6-4
Silke Meier #149 0-6 6-3 6-4
Terry Phelps #20 6-3 6-2
Susan Mascarin #36 7-6(3) 6-4
Mary Joe Fernandez #50 7-6(4) 6-3
Anne Hobbs #65 6-2 6-4
Jo Durie #21

Round of 64

Chris Evert #2 DEF · 6× 6-2 6-1
Anne Smith 1-6 6-2 6-2
Gabriela Sabatini #11 6-1 6-3
Ivanna Madruga 6-4 2-6 7-5
Jenny Byrne #126 6-0 6-4
Laura Arraya #28 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4
Michelle Torres #66 4-6 6-1 6-1
Steffi Graf #3 6-1 6-1
Marcella Mesker #49 6-2 2-6 6-3
Pam Casale #33 6-3 3-6 6-3
Camille Benjamin #69 6-4 4-6 8-6
Martina Navratilova #1 2× CH 6-2 6-2
Claudia Porwik #121 6-4 6-2
Laura Garrone #55 6-3 7-6(3)
Helena Sukova #8 7-5 6-1
Terry Phelps #20 0-6 6-2 6-2
Mary Joe Fernandez #50 5-7 6-2 6-3
Mima Jausovec CH 1-6 7-6(6) 7-5

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Chris Evert #2 DEF · 6× 5-7 6-2 6-1
Hana Mandlikova #5 CH 2-6 7-6(3) 6-1

Semifinals

Chris Evert #2 DEF · 6× 6-1 6-1
Martina Navratilova #1 2× CH 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2

Final

Chris Evert #2 DEF · 6× 2-6 6-3 6-3

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Roland Garros.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles.

  1. Chris Evert 7 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Chris Evert 9 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Steffi Graf 84 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Venus Williams 24 appearances

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Roland Garros finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Mirra Andreeva #8 6-3 6-2 Maja Chwalinska #114 H2H Match data 2026 Clay
Coco Gauff #2 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 Aryna Sabalenka #1 H2H Match data 2025 Clay
Iga Swiatek #1 6-2 6-1 Jasmine Paolini #15 H2H Match data 2024 Clay
Iga Swiatek #1 6-2 5-7 6-4 Karolina Muchova #43 H2H Match data 2023 Clay
Iga Swiatek #1 6-1 6-3 Coco Gauff #23 H2H Match data 2022 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Roland Garros held?
Roland Garros is held in Paris, France.
Who won the most recent Roland Garros?
The 2026 Roland Garros was won by Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2.
Who has won the most Roland Garros titles?
Chris Evert has won 7 Roland Garros titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Roland Garros played?
The first edition of Roland Garros was held in 1891. The first women's singles edition was held in 1897.
What surface is Roland Garros played on?
Roland Garros is played on clay courts.