1988 Taranto Open

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1988 Taranto Open
Date26 April – 1 May
Edition2nd
CategoryCategory 1
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Location Taranto, Italy
Champions
Singles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi
Doubles
Flag of Germany.svg Andrea Betzner / Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik
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The 1988 Taranto Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Taranto, Italy and was part of the Category 1 of the 1988 WTA Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and ran from 26 April until 1 May 1988. Helen Kelesi won the singles title. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi defeated Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone 6–1, 6–0

Doubles

Flag of Germany.svg Andrea Betzner / Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Porwik defeated Flag of Italy.svg Laura Garrone / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Helen Kelesi 6–1, 6–2

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References

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  2. Henlon, Maureen; Bloch Shallouf, Renee, eds. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 355.