| Singles | |
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| 1988 Newsweek Champions Cup | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–5, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 |
Boris Becker was the defending champion and won in the final 7–5, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 against Emilio Sánchez.
The top eight seeds received a bye into the second round.