The 1986 Sul America Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Itaparica, Brazil that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and took place from 24 November through 30 November 1986. First-seeded Andrés Gómez, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title.[3]

1986 Sul America Open
Date24–30 November
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceHard / court
LocationItaparica, Brazil
Champions
Singles
Ecuador Andrés Gómez[1]
Doubles
United States Chip Hooper / United States Mike Leach[2]
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Finals edit

Singles edit

  Andrés Gómez defeated   Jean-Philippe Fleurian 4–6, 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Gómez' 4th singles title of the year and the 14th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Chip Hooper /   Mike Leach defeated   Loïc Courteau /   Guy Forget 7–5, 6–3

References edit

  1. ^ "1986 Itaparica – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1986 Itaparica – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. p. 159. ISBN 9780002182522.