1998 Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic

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1998 Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic
DateMarch 2–9
Edition11th
Category World Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$315,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Cyril Suk / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Tebbutt [2]
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The 1998 Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States that was part of the International Series of the 1998 ATP Tour. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from March 2 through March 9, 1998. Unseeded Andre Agassi, who entered the competition on a wildcard, won the singles title, his third at the event after 1993 and 1994. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Stoltenberg 6–4, 7–6(7–3)

Doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Cyril Suk / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Tebbutt defeated Flag of the United States.svg Kent Kinnear / Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton 4–6, 6–1, 7–6

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References

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  2. "1998 Scottsdale – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Lisa Dillman (March 9, 1998). "Agassi on the upswing". Los Angeles Times .