1988 Sovran Bank Classic

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1988 Sovran Bank Classic
DateJuly 18–24
Edition20th
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$297,500
SurfaceHard / outdoors
Location Washington, D.C., U.S.
Venue Rock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh [2]
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The 1988 Sovran Bank Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 20th edition of the tournament was held from July 18 through July 24, 1988. First-seeded Jimmy Connors, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title, his third at the event after 1976 and 1978.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez 6–1, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh defeated Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Lozano / Flag of the United States.svg Todd Witsken 6–3, 6–7, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1988 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).