Steffi Graf was the defending champion but lost in the final 2–6, 6–3, 6–1 against Gabriela Sabatini.

Seeds A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.

Steffi Graf (final) Chris Evert (semifinals) Pam Shriver (semifinals) Gabriela Sabatini (champion) Helena Suková (third round) Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (second round) Sandra Cecchini (quarterfinals) Raffaella Reggi (third round) Nathalie Tauziat (third round) Catarina Lindqvist (first round) Mary Joe Fernández (quarterfinals) n/a Anne Minter (first round) Stephanie Rehe (first round) n/a n/a

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 3

Section 4

References 1988 Virginia Slims of Florida Draw