Most Titles
Open Era singles titles.
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Martina Navratilova 9 titles
WTA Washington Open 1986 Draw & Results
CompletedMartina Navratilova won the 1986 Washington Open, defeating Pam Shriver 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played January 6–12 on carpet courts in Washington, United States.
The Washington Open is a combined ATP and WTA event founded in 1969 and played in Washington, D.C.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 6 — Jan 12
Location
Washington, United States
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Martina Navratilova
DEF · 6×
6-0 6-2
Zina Garrison
6-3 6-2
Terry Phelps
6-0 6-4
Claudia Kohde Kilsch
6-3 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
6-0 6-3
Bettina Bunge
6-7 6-1 6-2
Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel
4-6 6-2 6-0
Pam Shriver
6-1 6-2
Tina Mochizuki
7-6 6-1
Bonnie Gadusek
6-1 6-3
Anne White
6-3 6-4
Jo Durie
6-7 6-2 7-6
Helena Sukova
6-2 6-0
Sabrina Goles
7-5 6-0
Round of 16
Martina Navratilova
DEF · 6×
6-3 6-1
Zina Garrison
2-6 7-6 6-4
Claudia Kohde Kilsch
6-4 7-5
Bettina Bunge
3-6 6-4 6-3
Pam Shriver
6-2 6-0
Bonnie Gadusek
6-4 5-7 6-2
Manuela Maleeva Fragniere
7-5 6-1
Helena Sukova
6-0 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Martina Navratilova
DEF · 6×
7-5 6-3
Pam Shriver
6-3 6-4
Final
Martina Navratilova
DEF · 6×
6-1 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Washington Open.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
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Martina Navratilova 10 finals
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Martina Navratilova 49 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
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Sloane Stephens 12 appearances
View the full Washington Open record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Eala | 4-6 6-4 6-0 | Jessica Pegula | H2H | Match data | 2026 | Hard |
| Leylah Fernandez | 6-1 6-2 | Anna Kalinskaya | H2H | Match data | 2025 | Hard |
| Paula Badosa | 6-1 4-6 6-4 | Marie Bouzkova | H2H | Match data | 2024 | Hard |
| Coco Gauff | 6-2 6-3 | Maria Sakkari | H2H | Match data | 2023 | Hard |
| Liudmila Samsonova | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | Kaia Kanepi | H2H | Match data | 2022 | Hard |
View full tournament history →
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Washington Open held?
- Washington Open is held in Washington, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Washington Open winner?
- The 2026 Washington Open was won by Alexandra Eala, who defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0.
- Who has won the most Washington Open titles?
- Martina Navratilova has won 9 Washington Open titles, the most by any player.
- What is the earliest recorded Washington Open edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Washington Open in TennisDB is 1972.
- What surface is Washington Open played on?
- Washington Open is played on carpet courts.