1988 South African Open (tennis)
| 1988 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 – 20 November |
| Edition | 85th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $297,500 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jakob Hlasek [1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Kevin Curren / David Pate [2] | |
The 1988 South African Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 85th edition of the tournament and was held from 14 November through 20 November 1988. Jakob Hlasek won the singles title.
Finals
Singles
Jakob Hlasek defeated 
Christo van Rensburg 6–7, 6–4, 6–1, 7–6 [1]
Doubles
Kevin Curren / David Pate defeated Gary Muller / Tim Wilkison 7–6, 6–4 [2]