The 1988 Guarujá Open was a men's

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tournament held in

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, Brazil and played on outdoor

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s. It was part of the

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. It was the third edition of the tournament and took place from 25 January through 1 February 1988. Second-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–3, 6–3 * It was Mattar's only title of the year and the 4th of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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/ Diego Pérez 6–1, 6–4 * It was Acuña's only title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Jensen's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

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