The 1988 Cincinnati Open, also known as the Thriftway ATP Championships and Pringles Light Classic for sponsorship reasons, was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, United States that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix and 1988 WTA Tour. The women's draw was held from August 1 through August 7, 1988, while the men's draw was held from August 15 through August 21, 1988. Mats Wilander and Barbara Potter won the singles titles.
See main article: 1988 Cincinnati Open – Men's singles. 
Mats Wilander defeated Stefan Edberg, 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–5)
See main article: 1988 Pringles Light Classic – Singles. 
Barbara Potter defeated 
Helen Kelesi, 6–2, 6–2
See main article: 1988 Cincinnati Open – Men's doubles. Rick Leach / Jim Pugh defeated Jim Grabb / Patrick McEnroe, 6–2, 6–4
See main article: 1988 Pringles Light Classic – Doubles. Beth Herr / Candy Reynolds defeated Lindsay Bartlett / Helen Kelesi, 6–2, 6–4