1988 Volvo Tennis Los Angeles – Singles

David Pate was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to John McEnroe.

Mikael Pernfors won the title by defeating Andre Agassi 6–2, 7–5 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Andre Agassi (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Kevin Curren (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 John McEnroe (semifinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Mikael Pernfors (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 David Pate (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Dan Goldie (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Derrick Rostagno (first round)

• # 🇦🇺 Mark Woodforde (quarterfinals)