Where is South African Open held?

South African Open is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Who won the most recent South African Open?

The 1995 South African Open was won by Martin Sinner 6-1 6-4.

Who has won the most South African Open titles?

Aaron Krickstein has won 2 South African Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).

When was the first South African Open played?

The first edition of South African Open was held in 1891.

What surface is South African Open played on?

South African Open is played on hard courts.

ATP South African Open 1988 Draw, Results & Schedule

Jakob Hlasek won the 1988 South African Open, defeating Christo Van Rensburg 6-7 6-4 6-1 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 14 to November 20, 1988. The match log contains 30 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion

Jakob Hlasek

def. Christo Van Rensburg , 6-7 6-4 6-1 7-6

Dates

Nov 14 — Nov 20

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Round of 32

Jakob Hlasek #13 7-5 7-6

Paolo Cane #74

Tim Wilkison #117 6-4 4-6 6-0

Michael Kures #122

Matt Anger #209 7-6 6-2

John Fitzgerald #26

Thierry Tulasne #72 4-6 7-6 7-6

Francesco Cancellotti #84

Brad Gilbert #19 7-5 7-5

Jimmy Arias #154

Greg Holmes #185 7-6 7-6

Barry Moir #115

Piet Norval #235 7-6 6-7 6-4

Neil Broad #151

Nicolas Pereira #234 6-3 6-4

Amos Mansdorf #25

TBD

Pieter Aldrich #91 6-4 6-2

Danie Visser #142

Andres Gomez #24 7-6 6-2

Marius Masencamp #353

Kevin Curren #23 6-3 6-3

Broderick Dyke #100

Simon Youl #102 6-3 2-6 6-4

Michael Robertson #135

Round of 16

Jakob Hlasek #13 6-1 4-6 7-5

Tim Wilkison #117

Matt Anger #209 6-3 6-3

Thierry Tulasne #72

Brad Gilbert #19 6-2 6-4

Greg Holmes #185

Piet Norval #235 3-6 7-6 6-3

Nicolas Pereira #234

TBD

Pieter Aldrich #91 6-4 6-4

Andres Gomez #24

Kevin Curren #23 5-7 7-6 6-1

Simon Youl #102

Quarterfinals

Jakob Hlasek #13 6-3 6-4

Matt Anger #209

Brad Gilbert #19 7-6 7-6

Piet Norval #235

Christo Van Rensburg

BYE

Pieter Aldrich #91 6-3 6-4

Kevin Curren #23

Semifinals

Jakob Hlasek #13 4-6 7-6 7-6

Brad Gilbert #19

Christo Van Rensburg 6-7 6-4 6-0

Pieter Aldrich #91

Final

Jakob Hlasek #13 6-7 6-4 6-1 7-6

Christo Van Rensburg

Most Titles

Players with the most South African Open titles
Player	Titles
Aaron Krickstein	2
Harold Solomon	2
Jimmy Connors	2
Rod Laver	2
Vitas Gerulaitis	2

Recent Finals

Recent South African Open finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Martin Sinner #67	6-1 6-4	Guillaume Raoux #113	H2H	Match data	1995	Hard
Markus Zoecke #131	6-4 6-1	Hendrik Dreekmann #115	H2H	Match data	1994	Hard
Aaron Krickstein #44	6-3 7-6(7)	Grant Stafford #161	H2H	Match data	1993	Hard
Aaron Krickstein #33	6-4 6-4	Alexander Volkov #20	H2H	Match data	1992	Hard
Christo Van Rensburg	6-4 7-6 6-3	Paul Chamberlin #83	H2H	Match data	1989	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South African Open held?: South African Open is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent South African Open?: The 1995 South African Open was won by Martin Sinner 6-1 6-4.
Who has won the most South African Open titles?: Aaron Krickstein has won 2 South African Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first South African Open played?: The first edition of South African Open was held in 1891.
What surface is South African Open played on?: South African Open is played on hard courts.