1998 Chase Championships | |
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Date | November 16–22 |
Edition | 28th (singles) / 27th (doubles) |
Category | Year-end championships |
Draw | 16S/8D |
Prize money | $2,000,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | New York City, United States |
Venue | Madison Square Garden |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Martina Hingis | |
Doubles | |
Lindsay Davenport / Natasha Zvereva |
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