The 1988 Taranto Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Taranto, Italy and was part of the Category 1 of the 1988 WTA Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and ran from 26 April until 1 May 1988. Helen Kelesi won the singles title.[1][2]
| 1988 Taranto Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 April – 1 May |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Category 1 |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Location | Taranto, Italy |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Helen Kelesi | |
| Doubles | |
 Andrea Betzner / Claudia Porwik | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Helen Kelesi defeated 
Laura Garrone 6–1, 6–0
- It was Kelesi's only title of the year and the 2nd of her career.
Doubles
edit Andrea Betzner / Claudia Porwik defeated Laura Garrone / Helen Kelesi 6–1, 6–2
- It was Betzner's only title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Porwik's only title of the year and the 1st of her career.
References
edit- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1989). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1989. London: Willow Books. pp. 174, 211. ISBN 9780002183116.
- ^ Henlon, Maureen; Bloch Shallouf, Renee, eds. (1988). 1988 Women's International Tennis Association Media Guide. Miami: WITA. p. 355.