ATP Indian Wells 1988 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Boris Becker won the 1988 Indian Wells, 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.

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