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tournament played on outdoor hard courts in

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in the United States that was part of the

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. It was the second edition of the tournament and ran from July 18 through July 24, 1988.

Finals

Men's singles

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5–7, 6–3, 6–2 * It was Mayotte's 2nd title of the year and the 10th of his career.

Women's singles

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7–6, 6–4 * It was Magers' only title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Men's doubles

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defeated

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6–3, 6–7, 7–5 * It was Mronz's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Van Emburgh's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

Women's doubles

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defeated

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6–3, 3–6, 7–5 * It was Henricksson's 3rd title of the year and the 3rd of her career. It was Richardson's only title of the year and the 5th of her career.

References

{{1988 WTA Tour