| 1988 WCT Finals | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28 – April 4 |
| Edition | 18th |
| Draw | 8S |
| Prize money | $500,000 |
| Location | Dallas, USA |
| Venue | Reunion Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Boris Becker [1] | |
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Boris Becker defeated 
Stefan Edberg 6–4, 1–6, 7–5, 6–2
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