1998 Guardian Direct Cup

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1998 Guardian Direct Cup
Date23 February – 1 March
Edition21st
Category Championship Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money $689,250
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location London, Great Britain
Venue Battersea Park
Champions
Singles
Flag of Russia.svg Yevgeny Kafelnikov [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martin Damm / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb [2]
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The 1998 Guardian Direct Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Battersea Park in London, Great Britain, that was part of the Championship Series of the 1998 ATP Tour. It was the 21st edition of the tournament, the first one held in London, England, and was held from 23 February until 1 March 1988. Third-seeded Yevgeny Kafelnikov won the singles title.

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Finals

Singles

Doubles

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References

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  2. "1998 London – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).