[1] In November 1985 the MIPTC sued player–management agencies ProServ and IMG alleging that these firms were holding the tennis game hostage and were 'exerting extensive power over players'.

[2][3] The 1985 circuit marked the last time the Australian Open was held in November before moving to its current slot in January.

[4] Lendl won the most tournament titles, played the most finals, was the points leader of the Grand Prix circuit and finished the year as no.1 in the ATP ranking.

The Grand Slam tournaments were won by four different players (Wilander, Edberg, Becker, Lendl) and for the first time since 1934 all winners were European.

The best 16 players in the points standing at the end of the season qualified for the Nabisco Masters which was played in January 1986.