The 1986 Geneva Open was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor

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s that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was played at

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Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

from 8 September through 15 September 1986. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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7–5, 6–3 * It was Leconte's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.

Doubles

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defeated Gustavo Luza / Gustavo Tiberti 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 * It was Maurer's only title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Windahl's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
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