ATP Indian Wells Open 1988 Draw, Results & Schedule

Boris Becker won the 1988 Indian Wells Open, defeating Emilio Sanchez 7-5 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the final. The Masters 1000 event was played on hard courts in Indian Wells, United States, from February 29 to March 7, 1988. The match log contains 55 recorded singles results for this edition.

Indian Wells begins the Sunshine Double, the paired March swing completed by the Miami Open.

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Champion
def. Emilio Sanchez , 7-5 6-4 2-6 6-4
Dates
Feb 29 — Mar 7
Location
Indian Wells, United States
Category
Masters 1000
Surface
Hard
Prize money

Round of 64

BYE
Tim Wilkison #65 4-6 7-6 6-3
John Fitzgerald #31 0-6 7-5 6-3
Johan Kriek #54 6-2 6-1
BYE
Eduardo Bengoechea #29 6-2 3-6 7-6
Horacio de la Pena #99 3-6 6-2 6-3
Jim Pugh #46
BYE
Bruno Oresar #152 6-7 6-4 7-6
David Pate #20 6-2 6-7 6-3
Mikael Pernfors #30 7-5 6-1
Tomas Smid #38 6-3 6-4
BYE
Jimmy Brown 6-2 6-3
Jim Grabb #44
BYE
Diego Perez #120 6-3 7-6
Pete Sampras #893 6-3 3-6 7-6
Eliot Teltscher #25 6-3 6-1
Darren Cahill #71 2-6 6-0 6-4
Aaron Krickstein #49 6-3 7-5
BYE
Mark Woodforde #59 7-6 6-3
John Frawley 2-6 6-2 6-4
Amos Mansdorf #27 2-6 7-5 7-6
Derrick Rostagno #78 7-6 6-2
Dan Goldie #48 3-6 6-1 6-4
BYE

Round of 32

Boris Becker #6 6-3 6-4
Johan Kriek #54 6-4 6-4
Andre Agassi #17 6-1 6-1
David Pate #20 7-5 6-2
Mikael Pernfors #30 7-5 6-3
Emilio Sanchez #18 6-4 6-4
Pete Sampras #893 7-5 6-3
Pat Cash #7 6-3 6-4
Dan Goldie #48 7-6 7-5

Round of 16

Boris Becker #6 6-0 6-2
Andre Agassi #17 6-3 6-3
Mikael Pernfors #30 3-6 6-3 6-2
Emilio Sanchez #18 7-5 6-2
Miloslav Mecir #4 2-6 6-0 6-4
Pat Cash #7 6-3 6-2
Amos Mansdorf #27 4-6 6-3 7-6

Quarterfinals

Boris Becker #6 6-3 6-4
Andre Agassi #17 0-6 6-2 6-2
Emilio Sanchez #18 2-6 6-0 6-3
Pat Cash #7 6-1 3-6 7-5

Semifinals

Boris Becker #6 4-6 6-3 7-5
Emilio Sanchez #18 6-4 6-4

Final

Boris Becker #4 7-5 6-4 2-6 6-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Indian Wells Open held?
Indian Wells Open is held in Indian Wells, United States.
Who won the most recent Indian Wells Open?
The 2026 Indian Wells Open was won by Jannik Sinner 7-6(6) 7-6(4).
Who has won the most Indian Wells Open titles?
Novak Djokovic has won 5 Indian Wells Open titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Indian Wells Open played?
The first edition of Indian Wells Open was held in 1974.
What surface is Indian Wells Open played on?
Indian Wells Open is played on hard courts.