1988 Bavarian Tennis Championships – Singles

Guillermo Pérez Roldán was the defending champion.

Pérez-Roldán successfully defended his title, defeating Jonas Svensson, 7–5, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇸🇪 Anders Järryd (quarterfinals)
 * 2) 🇪🇸 Emilio Sánchez (semifinals)
 * 3) 🇸🇪 Joakim Nyström (second round)
 * 4)  Andrei Chesnokov (quarterfinals)
 * 5) 🇸🇪 Jonas Svensson (final)
 * 6) 🇦🇷 Guillermo Pérez Roldán (champion)
 * 7)  Jakob Hlasek (third round)
 * 8) 🇦🇷 Eduardo Bengoechea (second round)
 * 9)  Carl-Uwe Steeb (quarterfinals)
 * 10)  Ronald Agénor (third round)
 * 11) 🇪🇸 Jordi Arrese (third round)
 * 12) 🇺🇸 Jim Pugh (second round)
 * 13)  Tore Meinecke (quarterfinals)
 * 14) 🇦🇺 Darren Cahill (second round)
 * 15) 🇫🇷 Jérôme Potier (second round)
 * 16) 🇦🇷 Alberto Mancini (third round)