The table below shows the 1988 WTA Tier I Series schedule.
Singles edit
| Tournament | Surface | Week | Winner | Finalist | Semi finalists | Quarter finalists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Biscayne | Hard | March 14 |  Steffi Graf (1)6–4, 6–4 |
 Chris Evert (2)
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Stephanie Rehe Mary Joe Fernandez (15)
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Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (6) Barbara Potter (9) Elna Reinach  Helena Suková (5)
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| Berlin | Clay | May 9 | Steffi Graf (1) 6–3, 6–2 |
Helena Suková (2)
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Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (3) Sylvia Hanika (7)
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 Nicole Bradtke  Sandra Cecchini (6) Radka Zrubáková Mary Joe Fernandez (8)
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