The 1986 WTA Argentine Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was part of the Category 1 tier of the 1987 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 1 December until 8 December 1986. First-seeded Gabriela Sabatini won the singles title. Leaders Singles Gabriela Sabatini defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6–1, 6–1 It was Sabatini's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career. Doubles Lori McNeil / Mercedes Paz defeated Manon Bollegraf / Nicole Jagerman 6–1, 2–6, 6–1 References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open WTA Argentine Open