1988 Swatch Open

The 1988 Swatch Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club in Nice, France, and was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and took place from 11 April through 17 April 1988. Third-seeded Henri Leconte, who entered the event on a wildcard, won the singles title. It was his second singles title at the event after 1985.[3][4]

1988 Swatch Open
Date11–17 April
Edition17th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$115,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationNice, France
VenueNice Lawn Tennis Club
Champions
Singles
Henri Leconte [1]
Doubles
Guy Forget / Henri Leconte [2]

Finals

Singles

Henri Leconte defeated Jérôme Potier 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Leconte's 1st singles title of the year and the 7th of his career.

Doubles

Guy Forget / Henri Leconte defeated Heinz Günthardt / Diego Nargiso 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

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References
  1. "1988 Nice – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1988 Nice – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1989). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1989. London: Willow Books. p. 153. ISBN 9780002183116.
  4. "Results plus". The New York Times. 14 April 1988.
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