The 1986 Livingston Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was played at Newark Academy in Livingston, New Jersey in the United States from July 21 through July 28, 1986. Second-seeded Brad Gilbert won his second consecutive singles title at the event.[3]

1986 Livingston Open
DateJuly 21–28
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$85,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationLivingston, New Jersey, U.S.
VenueNewark Academy
Champions
Singles
United States Brad Gilbert[1]
Doubles
United States Bob Green / Australia Wally Masur[2]
← 1985 · Livingston Open · 1987 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Brad Gilbert defeated   Mike Leach 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Gilbert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 8th of his career.

Doubles

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  Bob Green /   Wally Masur defeated   Sammy Giammalva Jr. /   Greg Holmes 5–7, 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Green's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Masur's 2nd title of the year and the 7th of his career.

References

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  1. ^ "1986 Livingston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1986 Livingston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. p. 156. ISBN 9780002182522.
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