1998 Guardian Direct Cup

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1998 Guardian Direct Cup
Date23 February – 1 March
Edition21st
CategoryChampionship Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$689,250
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationLondon, Great Britain
VenueBattersea Park
Champions
Singles
Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov[1]
Doubles
Czech Republic Martin Damm / United States Jim Grabb[2]
← 1997 · Milan Indoor · 1999 →

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.

Finals[]

Singles[]

  • Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated France Cédric Pioline, 7–5, 6–4
  • It was Kafelnikov's 1st singles title of the year and the 15th of his career.

Doubles[]

  • Czech Republic Martin Damm / United States Jim Grabb defeated Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Czech Republic Daniel Vacek, 6–4, 7–5

References[]

  1. ^ "1998 London – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1998 London – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

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