Mark Woodforde defeated Wally Masur 6–2, 6–4 to secure the title.
Seeds
Wally Masur (final) Michiel Schapers (first round) Mark Woodforde (champion) Peter Doohan (first round) John Fitzgerald (semifinals) Darren Cahill (first round) Christian Saceanu (first round) Matt Anger (first round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1988 South Australian Open draw