1988 Sovran Bank Classic

The 1988 Sovran Bank Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 20th edition of the tournament was held from July 18 through July 24, 1988. First-seeded Jimmy Connors, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title, his third at the event after 1976 and 1978.

1988 Sovran Bank Classic
DateJuly 18–24
Edition20th
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$297,500
SurfaceHard / outdoors
LocationWashington, D.C., U.S.
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
United States Rick Leach / United States Jim Pugh[2]
← 1987 · Washington Open · 1989 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Jimmy Connors defeated   Andrés Gómez 6–1, 6–4

  • It was Connors' first singles title of the year and the 106th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Rick Leach /   Jim Pugh defeated   Jorge Lozano /   Todd Witsken 6–3, 6–7, 6–2

References edit

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

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