The 1988 WCT Tournament of Champions, also known by its sponsored name Eagle Tournament of Champions, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor Har-Tru clay courts in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City in the United States. The event was part of the 1988 Grand Prix circuit and was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT). It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from May 2 through May 8, 1988. Fifth-seeded Andre Agassi, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title and earned $127,600 first-prize money.[3][4][5] Due to rain some matches were played indoor at the Port Washington Tennis Academy.[6]
1988 WCT Tournament of Champions | |
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Date | May 2–8 |
Edition | 11th |
Category | Grand Prix / WCT |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $485,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Forest Hills, Queens, New York |
Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Andre Agassi[1] | |
Doubles | |
Jorge Lozano / Todd Witsken[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editAndre Agassi defeated Slobodan Živojinović 7–5, 7–6(7–2), 7–5
- It was Agassi's 3rd singles title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Doubles
editJorge Lozano / Todd Witsken defeated Pieter Aldrich / Danie Visser 6–3, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1988 Forest Hills WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1988 Forest Hills WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1989). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1989. London: Willow Books. pp. 127–128. ISBN 9780002183116.
- ^ Peter Alfano (May 9, 1988). "Tennis; Ascendant Agassi wins tournament". The New York Times.
- ^ "Tennis Roundup : Agassi runs his record to 12-0 this year on clay". Los Angeles Times. May 9, 1988.
- ^ Martin Lader (May 7, 1988). "Andre Agassi, on a roll that could carry him..." UPI.