Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Houston 1986 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1986 Houston, defeating Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played May 5–11 on clay courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
May 5 — May 11
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
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
Chris Evert
6-0 6-2
Ann Henricksson
6-2 6-3
Kate Gompert
6-3 6-0
Catherine Suire
3-6 6-4 6-3
Laura Arraya
6-4 6-4
Debbie Spence Nasim
0-6 7-6 6-2
Wendy White
7-5 7-5
Niurka Sodupe
6-3 6-2
Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel
6-1 7-5
Kim Sands
6-1 6-3
Wendy Turnbull
6-4 6-1
Camille Benjamin
6-0 7-5
Pam Casale
6-4 6-2
Elise Burgin
6-2 3-6 6-2
Zina Garrison
7-5 6-0
Michelle Torres
6-1 6-0
Round of 16
Chris Evert
6-2 6-1
Kate Gompert
6-1 6-3
Laura Arraya
7-6 6-2
Wendy White
7-5 6-1
Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel
6-1 6-2
Wendy Turnbull
6-0 7-6
Pam Casale
6-2 4-6 6-4
Zina Garrison
6-4 6-3
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Chris Evert
6-7 6-0 6-0
Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel
6-4 6-4
Final
Chris Evert
6-4 2-6 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Andrea Leand 1 appearance
View the full Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-4 2-6 6-4 | Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel | H2H | Match data | 1986 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Houston winner?
- The 1986 Houston was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-4 2-6 6-4.
- What is the earliest recorded Houston edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Houston in TennisDB is 1986.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on clay courts.