The 1986 Livingston Open was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was played at

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in the

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from July 21 through July 28, 1986. Second-seeded Brad Gilbert won his second consecutive singles title at the event.

Finals

Singles

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

Bob Green /

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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

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1986 Nabisco Grand Prix Livingston Open 1986 in sports in New Jersey 1986 in American tennis