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