1988 Monte Carlo Open

The 1988 Monte Carlo Open, also known by its sponsored name Volvo Monte Carlo Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 82nd edition of the tournament and was held from 18 April through 24 April 1989. First-seeded Ivan Lendl, who had been sidelined for eight weeks with a stress fracture in his right foot, won the singles title. It was his second singles title at the event after 1985.[3]

1988 Monte Carlo Open
Date18–24 April
Edition82nd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money$375,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationMonte Carlo, Monaco
VenueMonte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Ivan Lendl [1]
Doubles
Sergio Casal / Emilio Sánchez [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1988 Monte Carlo Open – Singles

Ivan Lendl defeated Martín Jaite, 5–7, 6–4, 7–5, 6–3

  • It was Lendl's 1st singles title of the year and the 71st of his career.

Doubles

Sergio Casal / Emilio Sánchez defeated Henri Leconte / Ivan Lendl, 6–1, 6–3

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References
  1. "1988 Monte Carlo – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1988 Monte Carlo – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1989). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1989. London: Willow Books. p. 125. ISBN 9780002183116.
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