The 1988 Ariadne Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Milton Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia and was part of the Category 2 tier of the 1988 WTA Tour. The tournament ran from 28 December 1987 through 3 January 1988. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title.
| 1988 Ariadne Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 December 1987 – 3 January |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Category 2 |
| Draw | 56S / 28D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Brisbane, Australia |
| Venue | Milton Tennis Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Pam Shriver | |
| Doubles | |
| Betsy Nagelsen / Pam Shriver | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Pam Shriver defeated 
Jana Novotná 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–4)
- It was Shriver's 1st title of the year and the 104th of her career.
Doubles
edit Betsy Nagelsen / Pam Shriver defeated 
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Helena Suková 2–6, 7–5, 6–2
- It was Nagelsen's 1st title of the year and the 16th of her career. It was Shriver's 2nd title of the year and the 105th of her career.