1988 South African Open (tennis)

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1988 South African Open
Date14–20 November
Edition85th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$297,500
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Champions
Singles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jakob Hlasek [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg David Pate [2]
  1987  · South African Open ·  1989  

The 1988 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 85th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1988. Second-seeded Jakob Hlasek won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jakob Hlasek defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Christo van Rensburg 6–7, 6–4, 6–1, 7–6

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg David Pate defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Gary Muller / Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison 7–6, 6–4

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References

  1. "1988 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1988 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).