1988 in tennis

Last updated

This page covers the most important events in the sport of tennis in 1988. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

Contents

ITF

Grand Slam tournaments

CategoryTournamentChampionsFinalistsScore
Men's
singles [1]
Australian Open Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash 6–3, 6–7(3–7), 3–6, 6–1, 8–6
French Open Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander Flag of France.svg Henri Leconte 7–5, 6–2, 6–1
Wimbledon Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg Flag of Germany.svg Boris Becker 4–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–4, 6–2
US Open Flag of Sweden.svg Mats Wilander Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4
CategoryTournamentChampionsFinalistsScore
Women's
singles [2]
Australian Open Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert 6–1, 7–6(7–3)
French Open Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva 6–0, 6–0
Wimbledon Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 5–7, 6–2, 6–1
US Open Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini 6–3, 3–6, 6–1
CategoryChampionshipChampionsFinalistsScore
Men's
doubles [3]
Australian Open Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Bates
Flag of Sweden.svg Peter Lundgren
6–3, 6–2, 6–3
French Open Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3
Wimbledon Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
6–4, 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
US Open Flag of Spain.svg Sergio Casal
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
walkover
CategoryChampionshipChampionsFinalistsScore
Women's
doubles [4]
Australian Open Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–0, 7–5
French Open Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–2, 7–5
Wimbledon Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Larisa Savchenko
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 1–6, 12–10
US Open Flag of the United States.svg Gigi Fernández
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
Flag of the United States.svg Patty Fendick
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jill Hetherington
6–4, 6–1
CategoryChampionshipChampionsFinalistsScore
Mixed
doubles [5]
Australian Open Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
5–7, 6–2, 6–4
French Open Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Lozano
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michiel Schapers
7–5, 6–2
Wimbledon Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Gretchen Magers
Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
6–1, 7–6(7–3)
US Open Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe
7–5, 6–3

IOC

1988 Summer Olympics

CategoryGold medalistSilver medalistBronze medalistsScore in final
Men's
singles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Miloslav Mečíř Flag of the United States.svg Tim Mayotte Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert
3–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2
Women's
singles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Manuela Maleeva
6–3, 6–3
Men's
doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
Flag of Spain.svg Sergio Casal
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Miloslav Mečíř
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Šrejber
Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
6–3, 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–7(1–7), 9–7
Women's
doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
4–6, 6–2, 10–8

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Tennis Federation</span> Governing body of international tennis

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. It was founded in 1913 as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by twelve national tennis associations. As of 2016, there are 211 national and six regional associations that make up the ITF's membership.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ATP Tour</span> Worldwide top-tier tennis tour for men

The ATP Tour is the sole worldwide top-tier tennis tour for men organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals founded in 1990 that replaced the earlier dual Grand Prix Circuit and WCT Circuit. The second-tier tour is the ATP Challenger Tour and the third-tier is the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour. The equivalent women's organisation is the WTA Tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darren Cahill</span> Australian tennis player and coach

Darren Cahill is an Australian tennis coach and former professional tennis player. In addition, Cahill is a tennis analyst for the Grand Slam events on the US sports network ESPN and a coach with the Adidas Player Development Program and at ProTennisCoach.com.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennis Australia</span> Governing body of tennis in Australia

Tennis Australia Limited is the governing body for tennis in Australia. It is owned by Australian states and territories. The association organizes national and international tennis tournaments including the Australian Open, Australian Open Series, Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, ATP Cup, and Australian Pro Tour. In addition, the association takes the responsibility to facilitate tennis at all levels from grassroots to elite development. Tennis Australia's state-based member associates carry out the promotion, management, and development of tennis within Australia. Other than that, it administers amateur tournaments and youth development programs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennis at the 2012 Summer Olympics</span> Tennis tournament

The tennis tournaments at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London were staged at the All England Club in Wimbledon, from 28 July to 5 August. This was the first Olympic grass court tournament since tennis was reintroduced as an Olympic sport and the first to be held at a Grand Slam venue in the Open era. Two other 2012 Summer Olympic bid finalists had also offered Grand Slam venues. Second-place finisher Paris offered the French Open venue, the Stade Roland Garros, which later was also included in their successful 2024 bid. Meanwhile, fourth-place finisher New York City offered the US Open venue, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens.

Tennis is a rapidly growing sport that has received much private and public support in China, and has today become firmly entrenched in the Chinese as one of the most popular. Tennis is now the third-most popular sport on television in China, behind Association football and basketball. The national governing body is the China Tennis Association.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2009. Primarily, it provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maria Sharapova career statistics</span>

This is a list of the main career statistics of professional Russian tennis player, Maria Sharapova, whose career lasted from 2001 to 2020. Sharapova won thirty six WTA singles titles including five Grand Slams, one year-ending championship, six WTA Tier I singles titles, three WTA Premier Mandatory singles titles and five WTA Premier 5 singles titles. Sharapova won her first grand slam singles title at the 2004 Wimbledon Championships by defeating top seed and two-time defending champion, Serena Williams in straight sets. She was also the silver medallist in singles at the 2012 London Olympics. On August 22, 2005, Sharapova became the World No. 1 for the first time in her career, and thus became the first Russian female player to ascend to the top of the WTA rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lyudmyla Kichenok</span> Ukrainian tennis player

Lyudmyla Viktorivna Kichenok is a Ukrainian professional tennis player. With Mate Pavić, she won the 2023 Wimbledon Championships in mixed doubles. On 20 March 2023, she peaked at No. 7 in the doubles rankings. Kichenok has won ten doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including four with her twin sister, Nadiia. On 21 July 2014, she reached her career-high singles rankings of world No. 156.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennis in India</span>

Tennis enjoys a considerable following in India. Although it is limited to urban areas but still it is counted among the most popular national sports. India has produced a number of tennis players, who have achieved international recognition and have made their presence in some of the top tennis tournaments and grand slams. All India Tennis Association (AITA) established in 1920, is the governing body of tennis in India and is a member of the Asian Tennis Federation. India Davis Cup team is the most successful team of Asia in Davis Cup, who has finished as runners-up 3 times.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2012. Primarily, it provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2013. Primarily, it provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 ATP World Tour</span> Mens tennis circuit

The 2014 ATP World Tour was the global elite men's professional tennis circuit organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for the 2014 tennis season. The 2014 ATP World Tour calendar comprises the Grand Slam tournaments, the ATP World Tour Masters 1000, the ATP World Tour 500 series, the ATP World Tour 250 series, the Davis Cup and the ATP World Tour Finals. Also included in the 2014 calendar is the Hopman Cup, which is organized by the ITF and does not distribute ranking points.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2014. It primarily provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the Association of Tennis Professionals and Women's Tennis Association Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2016. Primarily, it provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saddlebrook Academies</span> Complex of sports schools in US

Saddlebrook Academies, located north of Tampa, Florida, United States in the Wesley Chapel community is a complex of sports schools, Saddlebrook Tennis Academy, Saddlebrook Golf Academy, and Saddlebrook Preparatory School. The academies are a part of Saddlebrook Resort.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 ATP Tour</span> Mens tennis circuit

The 2020 ATP Tour was the global elite men's professional tennis circuit organised by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for the 2020 tennis season. The 2020 ATP Tour calendar was composed of the Grand Slam tournaments, the ATP Finals, the ATP Masters 1000, the ATP Cup, the ATP 500 series, the ATP 250 series, and the Davis Cup. Also included in the 2020 calendar were the tennis events at the Next Generation ATP Finals, and the Laver Cup, neither of which distributed ranking points. Several tournaments were suspended or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On 17 June 2020, ATP issued the revised calendar for Tour resumption.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 WTA Tour</span> Womens tennis circuit

The 2020 WTA Tour was the elite professional tennis circuit organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the 2020 tennis season. The 2020 WTA Tour calendar originally comprised the Grand Slam tournaments supervised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the WTA Premier tournaments, the WTA International tournaments, the Fed Cup, and the year-end championships.

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 2022. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the ATP and WTA Tours, the Davis Cup, and the Fed Cup.

References

  1. "Tennis Grand Slam Men's Champions - Tennis Grand Slam Men's Champions - ESPN". ESPN.com.
  2. "Tennis Grand Slam Women's Champions - Tennis Grand Slam Men's Champions - ESPN". ESPN.com.
  3. "Australian Open - Men's doubles - Grand Slam History". www.grandslamhistory.com.
  4. "Australian Open - Women's doubles - Grand Slam History". www.grandslamhistory.com.
  5. "Australian Open - Mixed doubles - Grand Slam History". www.grandslamhistory.com.
  6. "Seoul 1988 Olympic results". Olympics.com.