The 1986 Virginia Slims of Arizona, also known as the Virginia Slims of Phoenix, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the Jordan Tennis and Racquet Center in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States and was part of the 1986 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from March 24 through March 30, 1986. Unseeded Beth Herr won the singles title. Finals Singles Beth Herr defeated Ann Henricksson 6–0, 3–6, 7–5 It was Herr's only singles title of her career. Doubles Susan Mascarin / Betsy Nagelsen defeated Linda Gates / Alycia Moulton 6–4, 5–7, 6–4 See also 1986 WCT Scottsdale Open – men's tournament in Scottsdale References External links ITF tournament edition details Tournament draws Virginia Slims of Arizona Virginia Slims of Arizona Virginia Slims of Arizona Virginia Slims of Arizona