1998 ATP German Open

The 1998 German Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 92nd edition of the Hamburg Masters (German Open), and was part of the ATP Super 9 of the 1998 ATP Tour. It took place at the Rothenbaum Tennis Center in Hamburg, Germany, from through 4 May through 11 May 1998.[3]

For WTA tour event, see 1998 WTA German Open.
1998 ATP German Open
Date4 –11 May
Edition92nd
CategoryATP Super 9
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$2,200,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHamburg, Germany
VenueRothenbaum Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
Albert Costa [1]
Doubles
Donald Johnson / Francisco Montana [2]

The men's field was headlined by ATP No. 1, Indian Wells, Miami, Auckland titlist, Australian Open finalist Marcelo Ríos, Antwerp winner, Indian Wells and 1997 U.S. Open runner-up Greg Rusedski and Marseille runner-up, 1994 Hamburg winner Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Other top seeds competing were Dubai titlist Àlex Corretja, Gustavo Kuerten, Karol Kučera, Richard Krajicek and Alberto Berasategui.

Champions

Singles
Main article: 1998 ATP German Open – Singles

Albert Costa defeated Àlex Corretja 6–2, 6–0, 1–0, retired.

  • It was Albert Costa's 1st title of the year, and his 7th overall. It was his 1st Masters title of the year, and overall.

Doubles
Main article: 1998 ATP German Open – Doubles

Donald Johnson / Francisco Montana defeated David Adams / Brett Steven 6–4, 6–4

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References
  1. "1998 Hamburg Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1998 Hamburg Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "1998 Hamburg". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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