1998 WTA Tour

Last updated
1998 WTA Tour
Lindsay Davenport.JPG
Lindsay Davenport finished the year as world No. 1 for the first time in her career. She won six tournaments during the season, including a major at the US Open. She also won two Tier I events.
Details
DurationJanuary 5
– November 23, 1998
Edition28th
Tournaments52
Categories Grand Slam (4)
WTA Championships
Grand Slam Cup
WTA Tier I (9)
WTA Tier II (15)
WTA Tier III (12)
WTA Tier IV (11)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport (6)
Most tournament finals Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport (10)
Prize money leader Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
(US$3,375,989)
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport (5,654)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Doubles team of the year Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Newcomer of the year Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Comeback
player of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
1997
1999

The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.

Contents

Schedule

This is the complete schedule of events on the 1998 WTA Tour, with player progression documented from the quarter-final stage.

Key

Grand Slam events
Year-end championships
WTA Tier I tournaments
WTA Tier II events
WTA Tier III events
WTA Tier IV events
Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Jan Hyundai Hopman Cup
Perth, Australia
ITF Mixed Teams Championships
Hard (i) – A$1,000,000 – 8 teams (RR)
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
2–1
Flag of France.svg  France
Round robin (Group A)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Round robin (Group B)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Thalgo Hardcourt Championships
Gold Coast, Australia
Tier III event
Hard – $164,250 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
7–5, 6–0
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg María Vento Flag of Austria.svg Sylvia Plischke
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of Romania.svg Ruxandra Dragomir
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
1–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of South Korea.svg Park Sung-hee
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
ASB Bank Classic
Auckland, New Zealand
Tier IV event
Hard – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
4–6, 7–6(11–9), 7–5
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Miller
Flag of the United States.svg Sandra Cacic
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Nana Miyagi
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
7–6(7–1), 6–4
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
12 Jan Adidas International
Sydney, Australia
Tier II event
Hard – $342,500 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Magdalena Maleeva
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
ANZ Tasmanian International
Hobart, Australia
Tier IV event
Hard – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost Flag of Poland.svg Magdalena Grzybowska
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Fang
Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
Flag of France.svg Anne-Gaëlle Sidot
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
7–6(8–6), 6–3
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
19 Jan
26 Jan
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Hard – $3,217,298 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić
6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Cyril Suk
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Feb Toray Pan Pacific Open
Tokyo, Japan
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $926,250 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Italy.svg Rita Grande
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Miho Saeki
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
9 Feb Open Gaz de France
Paris, France
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
1–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Savchenko
16 Feb Faber Grand Prix
Hanover, Germany
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
6–0, 2–6, 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–3
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis
Copa Colsanitas
Bogotá, Colombia
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sonya Jeyaseelan Flag of Paraguay (1990-2013).svg Larissa Schaerer
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Granados
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of Colombia.svg Fabiola Zuluaga
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurence Courtois
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
3–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Mazzotta
Flag of Russia.svg Ekaterina Sysoeva
23 Feb Generali Ladies Tennis Grand Prix
Linz, Austria
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Savchenko
IGA Tennis Classic
Oklahoma City, United States
Tier III event
$164, 250 – hard (i) – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of France.svg Lea Ghirardi
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Lubiani
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kristine Kunce

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Mar
9 Mar
State Farm Evert Cup
Indian Wells, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $1,250,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Sandra Cacic
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
16 Mar
23 Mar
Lipton Championships
Key Biscayne, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $1,900,000 – 96S/64Q/48D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
2–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
30 Mar Family Circle Magazine Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Tier I event
Clay – $926,250 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Germany.svg Andrea Glass
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Argentina.svg Patricia Tarabini
3–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Apr Bausch & Lomb Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Tier II event
Clay – $450,000 (green) – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
6–7(8–10), 6–0, 6–2
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of the United States.svg Tara Snyder
Flag of the United States.svg Sandra Cacic
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
7–6(7–5), 4–6, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
13 Apr Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Tier III event
Hard – $164,250 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of the United States.svg Erika deLone
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Pratt
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Naoko Sawamatsu
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Naoko Kijimuta
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Nana Miyagi
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Rika Hiraki
Makarska International Championships
Makarska, Croatia
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Hrdličková
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Fang Flag of Spain.svg Gala León García
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lenka Němečková
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Flag of Spain.svg Ana Alcázar
Flag of Germany.svg Sandra Klösel
Flag of Ukraine.svg Olga Lugina
Flag of Slovenia.svg Tina Križan
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
7–6(7–3), 6–1
Flag of Russia.svg Evgenia Kulikovskaya
Flag of Germany.svg Karin Kschwendt
Fed Cup: Quarterfinals
Ghent, Belgium – hard (i)
Brno, Czech Republic – carpet (i)
Saarbrücken, Germany – carpet (i)
Kiawah Island, United States – clay (red)
Quarterfinals Winners
Flag of France.svg  France 3–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 4–1
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–2
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 5–0
Quarterfinals Losers
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
20 Apr Lotto-Westel 900 Budapest Open
Budapest, Hungary
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
6–4, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Fang
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of Spain.svg María Sánchez Lorenzo
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Hungary.svg Rita Kuti-Kis
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
4–6, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of Argentina.svg Laura Montalvo
27 Apr Intersport Ladies GP
Hamburg, Germany
Tier II event
Clay (red) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Germany.svg Julia Abe
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
7–6(7–3), 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Croatian Bol Ladies Open
Bol, Croatia
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of Croatia.svg Silvija Talaja
Flag of Romania.svg Raluca Sandu
Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Díaz Oliva
Flag of France.svg Lea Ghirardi
Flag of Italy.svg Anna-Maria Cecchini
Flag of Argentina.svg Laura Montalvo
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
walkover
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 May Campionati Internazionali d'Italia
Rome, Italy
Tier I event
Clay (red) – $926,250 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–3, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
7–6(7–1), 6–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
11 May German Open
Berlin, Germany
Tier I event
Clay (red) – $926,250 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–4, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 6–0
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
18 May Páginas Amarillas Open
Madrid, Spain
Tier III event
Clay (red) – $164,250 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
3–6, 6–4, 6–0
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of the United States.svg Tara Snyder
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kristie Boogert
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
6–3, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rachel McQuillan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Pratt
Internationaux de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
Tier III event
Clay (red) – $200,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis
25 May
1 Jun
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay (red) – $4,105,011 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–6(7–5), 0–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Luis Lobo
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Jun DFS Classic
Birmingham, Great Britain
Tier III event
Grass – $164,250 – 48S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Cancelled due to rain
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry-Anne Guse
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
15 Jun Direct Line Insurance Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Tier II event
Grass – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Heineken Trophy
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Tier III event
Grass – $164,250 – 30S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kristie Boogert
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of Spain.svg Gala León García
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sabine Appelmans
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
6–7(4–7), 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Eva Melicharová
22 Jun
29 Jun
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $4,404,163 – 128S/64QS/64D/16QD/64X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–4, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–3, 3–6, 8–6
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Max Mirnyi
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
6–4, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
Flag of Croatia.svg Mirjana Lučić

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Jul Skoda Czech Open
Prague, Czech Republic
Tier III event
Clay (red) – $160,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–0
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of Slovakia.svg Karina Habšudová
2–6, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Hrdličková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Michaela Paštiková
Piberstein Styria Open
Maria Lankowitz, Austria
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
6–2, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Gala León García Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Emmanuelle Gagliardi
Flag of France.svg Amélie Cocheteux
Flag of Austria.svg Sylvia Plischke
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Paulus
Flag of Germany.svg Meike Babel
Flag of Argentina.svg Laura Montalvo
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Slovenia.svg Tina Križan
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
13 Jul Warsaw Cup
Warsaw, Poland
Tier III event
Clay (red) – $164,250 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
6–0, 6–3
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
Flag of Poland.svg Magdalena Grzybowska
Flag of Slovakia.svg Karina Habšudová
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of Germany.svg Andrea Glass
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of Slovakia.svg Karina Habšudová
Flag of Ukraine.svg Olga Lugina
7–6(7–2), 7–5
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Horn
Flag of Austria.svg Karin Kschwendt
XI Internazionali Femminili di Tennis
Palermo, Italy
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
6–1, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett Flag of the Netherlands.svg Miriam Oremans
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Paola Zavagli
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Elena Pampoulova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radka Bobková
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Capriati
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Pavlina Nola
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Elena Pampoulova
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
20 July Fed Cup: Semifinals
Sion, Switzerland – clay (red)
Madrid, Spain – clay (red)
Semifinal Winners
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 5–0
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–2
Semifinal Losers
Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
27 Jul Bank of the West Classic
Stanford, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
6–4, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of France.svg Anne-Gaëlle Sidot
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Savchenko
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Tatarkova
Prokom Polish Open
Sopot, Poland
Tier IV event
Clay (red) – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
6–3, 5–7, 6–1
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Elena Pampoulova Flag of Spain.svg Gala León García
Flag of Israel.svg Anna Smashnova
Flag of Spain.svg Cristina Torrens Valero
Flag of Germany.svg Barbara Rittner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Hrdličková
Flag of Germany.svg Marlene Weingärtner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Hrdličková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Vildová
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Åsa Carlsson
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Seda Noorlander

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Aug Toshiba Classic
San Diego, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
6–3, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of South Africa.svg Joannette Kruger
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–2, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
ENKA Open
Istanbul, Turkey
Tier IV event
Hard – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Slovakia.svg Henrieta Nagyová
6–4, 3–6, 7–6(11–9)
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Olga Barabanschikova Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
Flag of Italy.svg Laura Golarsa
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Haruka Inoue
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Lubiani
Flag of Israel.svg Anna Smashnova
Flag of Germany.svg Meike Babel
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurence Courtois
6–0, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Åsa Carlsson
Flag of Argentina.svg Florencia Labat
10 Aug Acura Classic
Manhattan Beach, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
4–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Tatarkova
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Tatarkova
Boston Cup
Boston, United States
Tier III event
Hard – $164,250 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
3–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–5
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
17 Aug du Maurier Open
Montreal, Canada
Tier I event
Hard – $926,250 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Indonesia.svg Yayuk Basuki
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis
24 Aug Pilot Pen International
New Haven, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
6–1, 6–0
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
31 Aug
7 Sep
U.S. Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $6,012,000 – 128S/128QS/64D/16QD/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
6–3, 7–5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Max Mirnyi
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
14 Sep Fed Cup: Final
Geneva, Switzerland – hard (i)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
3–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
21 Sep Toyota Princess Cup
Tokyo, Japan
Tier II event
Hard – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Olga Barabanschikova
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Joe Fernández
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
28 Sep Compaq Grand Slam Cup
Munich, Germany
Year-end championships
Hard (i) – $2,450,000 – 8S
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jana Novotná
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Oct Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Filderstadt, Germany
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Kournikova
Flag of Spain.svg Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
12 Oct European Championships
Zürich, Switzerland
Tier I event
Hard – $926,250 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of Austria.svg Barbara Schett
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
5–7, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of South Africa.svg Mariaan de Swardt
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Tatarkova
19 Oct MGTS Kremlin Cup
Moscow, Russia
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $1,000,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
7–6(7–2), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of Slovakia.svg Katarína Studeníková
Flag of Spain.svg Magüi Serna
Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
26 Oct SEAT Open
Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $164,250 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
6–0, 2–0 ret.
Flag of Italy.svg Silvia Farina Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of Russia.svg Evgenia Kulikovskaya
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
6–7(3–7), 6–3, 2–0 ret.
Flag of Latvia.svg Larisa Savchenko
Flag of Ukraine.svg Elena Tatarkova
Bell Challenge
Quebec City, Canada
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $164,250 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tara Snyder
4–6, 6–4, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of the United States.svg Jane Chi
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of the United States.svg Alexandra Stevenson
Flag of Romania.svg Cătălina Cristea
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud
Flag of the United States.svg Lori McNeil
Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Po
6–7(3–7), 7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chanda Rubin
Flag of France.svg Sandrine Testud

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Nov Sparkassen Cup International
Leipzig, Germany
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
6–3, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of France.svg Anne-Gaëlle Sidot
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of France.svg Sarah Pitkowski
Flag of Germany.svg Anke Huber
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
6–3, 6–7(2–7), 6–1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
9 Nov Advanta Championships
Philadelphia, United States
Tier II event
Carpet (i) – $450,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
Flag of South Africa.svg Amanda Coetzer
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Ai Sugiyama
7–5, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
16 Nov Chase Championships
New York City, United States
Year-end championships
Carpet (i) – $2,000,000 – 16S/8D
Single DrawDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport Flag of Germany.svg Steffi Graf
Flag of Romania.svg Irina Spîrlea
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Flag of the United States.svg Monica Seles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dominique Van Roost
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Natasha Zvereva
6–7(6–8), 7–5, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Tauziat
Volvo Women's Open
Pattaya, Thailand
Tier IV event
Hard – $107,500 – 32S/32Q/16D
Single DrawDoubles
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Fang Flag of Croatia.svg Silvija Talaja
Flag of the United States.svg Kristina Brandi
Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg Olga Barabanschikova
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of the United States.svg Meilen Tu
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Wang Shi-ting
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens
Flag of France.svg Julie Halard-Decugis
3–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Rika Hiraki
Flag of Poland.svg Aleksandra Olsza

Statistical information

List of players and titles won, last name alphabetically:

The following players won their first title:

List of titles won by country:

Rankings

Below are the 1998 WTA year-end rankings in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [1]
NoPlayer NamePoints1997Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Lindsay Davenport  (USA)5,6543+2
2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Martina Hingis  (SUI)5,3661-1
3Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Jana Novotná  (CZE)3,7342-1
4Flag of Spain.svg  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  (ESP)3,4179+5
5Flag of the United States.svg  Venus Williams  (USA)3,26222+17
6Flag of the United States.svg  Monica Seles  (USA)3,2265-1
7Flag of France.svg  Mary Pierce  (FRA)2,4147=
8Flag of Spain.svg  Conchita Martínez  (ESP)2,33112+4
9Flag of Germany.svg  Steffi Graf  (GER)2,26128+19
10Flag of France.svg  Nathalie Tauziat  (FRA)2,25911+1
11Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Patty Schnyder  (SUI)2,25626+15
12Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Dominique Van Roost  (BEL)2,07318+6
13Flag of Russia.svg  Anna Kournikova  (RUS)1,97132+19
14Flag of France.svg  Sandrine Testud  (FRA)1,89813-1
15Flag of Romania.svg  Irina Spîrlea  (ROM)1,8308-7
16Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Natasha Zvereva  (BLR)1,77025+9
17Flag of South Africa.svg  Amanda Coetzer  (RSA)1,7524-13
18Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Ai Sugiyama  (JPN)1,39820+2
19Flag of Italy.svg  Silvia Farina  (ITA)1,38943+24
20Flag of the United States.svg  Serena Williams  (USA)1,30199+79
Doubles Year-end Ranking [2]
NoPlayer NamePoints1997Change
1Flag of Belarus (1995-2012).svg  Natasha Zvereva  (BLR)4,9941=
2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Martina Hingis  (SUI)4,8163+1
3Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Jana Novotná  (CZE)4,0226+3
4Flag of the United States.svg  Lindsay Davenport  (USA)3,9452-2
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Rennae Stubbs  (AUS)2,61734+29
Flag of the United States.svg  Lisa Raymond  (USA)2,61712+7
7Flag of France.svg  Nathalie Tauziat  (FRA)2,38613+6
8Flag of France.svg  Alexandra Fusai  (FRA)2,38614+6
9Flag of Russia.svg  Elena Likhovtseva  (RUS)2,10124+15
10Flag of Russia.svg  Anna Kournikova  (RUS)2,06740+30
11Flag of Latvia.svg  Larisa Neiland  (LAT)2,0109-2
12Flag of Spain.svg  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  (ESP)1,9255-7
13Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Ai Sugiyama  (JPN)1,85725+12
14Flag of Argentina.svg  Patricia Tarabini  (ARG)1,77317+3
15Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Caroline Vis  (NED)1,68711-4
16Flag of Spain.svg  Conchita Martínez  (ESP)1,60519+3
17Flag of South Africa.svg  Mariaan de Swardt  (RSA)1,52563+46
18Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Manon Bollegraf  (NED)1,4807-11
19Flag of Indonesia.svg  Yayuk Basuki  (INA)1,44415-4
20Flag of Croatia.svg  Mirjana Lučić  (CRO)1,405NRN/A

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The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The 1996 WTA Tour included the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1997 WTA Tour</span> Womens tennis circuit

The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The WTA Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events. ITF tournaments are not part of the WTA Tour, although they award points for the WTA World Ranking.

The 1998 Makarska International Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Makarska in Croatia that was part of Tier IV of the 1998 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural and only edition of the tournament and was held from 13 April through 19 April 1998. Unseeded Květa Hrdličková, who entered the main draw as a qualifier, won the singles title.

The 1999 ANZ Tasmanian International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Hobart in Australia that was part of Tier IVb of the 1999 WTA Tour. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 11 through 16 January 1999.

The 1999 ANZ Tasmanian International doubles was the doubles event of the sixth edition of the ANZ Tasmanian International. Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez were the defending champions but only Ruano Pascual competed that year with Florencia Labat. Labat and Ruano Pascual lost in the first round to Nannie de Villiers and Eva Melicharová.

References

  1. Hill, James (2011-11-11). "Corel WTA Tour Rankings Rank Date: 23 November 1998" (PDF). WTA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
  2. Hill, James (2011-11-11). "Corel WTA Tour Rankings Rank Date: 23 November 1998" (PDF). WTA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-05-24.