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1988 South African Open (tennis)

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1988 South African Open
Date14–20 November
Edition85th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$297,500
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Champions
Singles
Switzerland Jakob Hlasek[1]
Doubles
United States Kevin Curren / United States 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.

Finals

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Singles

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Switzerland Jakob Hlasek defeated South Africa Christo van Rensburg 6–7, 6–4, 6–1, 7–6

  • It was Hlasek's 2nd singles title of the year and of his career.

Doubles

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United States Kevin Curren / United States David Pate defeated South Africa Gary Muller / United States Tim Wilkison 7–6, 6–4

References

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