1988 Virginia Slims of Newport – Singles
Introduction Pam Shriver was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Barbara Potter.Lori McNeil won in the final 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 against Potter.
Seeds A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.#  Pam Shriver ''(semifinals)''#  '''Lori McNeil (champion)'''#  Barbara Potter ''(final)''#  Rosalyn Fairbank ''(semifinals)''#  Robin White ''(quarterfinals)''#  Gigi Fernández ''(second round)''#  Gretchen Magers ''(second round)''#  Wendy Turnbull ''(first round)''
Draw
References *  1988 Virginia Slims of Newport Draw