WTA ASB Classic 1998 Draw & Results

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Dominique Monami won the 1998 ASB Classic, defeating Silvia Farina Elia 4-6 7-6 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 5–11 on hard courts in Auckland, New Zealand.

The ASB Classic is the shared ATP and WTA tournament identity used for the long-running Auckland event at the ASB Tennis Centre.

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Champion
Dominique Monami
def. Silvia Farina Elia , 4-6 7-6 7-5
Dates
Jan 5 — Jan 11
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
Tier IV → modern equivalent WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

ASB Classic 1998 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Dominique Monami #18 4-6 7-6 7-5 Silvia Farina Elia #42 H2H Match data Jan 11, 1998* F
SF (2)
Dominique Monami #18 6-2 6-3 Anne Miller H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* SF
Silvia Farina Elia #42 6-2 7-6 Sandrine Testud #13 H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* SF
QF (4)
Dominique Monami #18 6-0 6-3 Tamarine Tanasugarn #48 H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* QF
Sandrine Testud #13 6-2 6-2 Sandra Cacic #63CH H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* QF
Silvia Farina Elia #42 6-4 6-3 Julie Halard-Decugis H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* QF
Anne Miller 7-5 1-0 (ret.) Lisa Raymond #16 H2H Match data Jan 10, 1998* QF Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
R16 (8)
Anne Miller 7-5 7-5 Cristina Torrens Valero #83 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Sandrine Testud #13 6-2 6-0 Janette Husarova #493 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Lisa Raymond #16 6-4 6-4 Rewa Harriman H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Tamarine Tanasugarn #48 7-5 7-6 Yuka Yoshida #70 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Julie Halard-Decugis 6-2 7-5 Catalina Cristea #89 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Silvia Farina Elia #42 3-6 6-3 6-1 Barbara Schwartz #174 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Dominique Monami #18 6-0 6-4 Lenka Nemeckova #81 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
Sandra Cacic #63CH (w/o) Meike Babel #116 H2H Match data Jan 9, 1998* R16
R32 (16)
Janette Husarova #493 7-6 5-7 6-4 Ginger Helgeson #168CH H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Catalina Cristea #89 7-6 4-6 6-3 Samantha Reeves #176 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Silvia Farina Elia #42 1-6 6-2 6-2 Alexia Dechaume Balleret H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Julie Halard-Decugis 6-0 7-5 Barbara Schett #37 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Anne Miller 6-4 6-4 Miho Saeki #72 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Sandrine Testud #13 7-5 2-6 6-1 Meilen Tu #76 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Cristina Torrens Valero #83 6-4 6-4 Sandra Kleinova #41 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Yuka Yoshida #70 7-6 6-1 Kristie Boogert #77 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Lisa Raymond #16 6-4 3-6 6-4 Barbara Rittner #74 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Tamarine Tanasugarn #48 4-6 6-4 6-2 Fang Li #66 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Lenka Nemeckova #81 6-1 2-6 6-1 Laura Golarsa #65 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Rewa Harriman 6-3 4-6 6-3 Rika Hiraki #99 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Barbara Schwartz #174 6-2 6-0 Kristina Brandi #85 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Meike Babel #116 6-1 6-3 Marion Maruska #94DEF H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Sandra Cacic #63CH 4-6 6-3 6-3 Adriana Rikl Gersi #90 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32
Dominique Monami #18 6-3 6-3 Francesca Lubiani #59 H2H Match data Jan 8, 1998* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for ASB Classic.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ann Jones 2 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Julia Goerges 3 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Julia Goerges 27 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Marina Erakovic 12 appearances

View the full ASB Classic record book →

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent ASB Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Elina Svitolina #14 6-3 7-6(6) Xinyu Wang #57 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Clara Tauson #50 4-6 (ret.) Naomi Osaka #57 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Coco Gauff #3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 Elina Svitolina #25 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Coco Gauff #7 6-1 6-1 Rebeka Masarova #130 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Serena Williams #10 6-3 6-4 Jessica Pegula #82 H2H Match data 2020 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1998

Previous editions of ASB Classic

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASB Classic held?
ASB Classic is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who is the latest recorded ASB Classic winner?
The 2026 ASB Classic was won by Elina Svitolina, who defeated Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most ASB Classic titles?
Ann Jones, Coco Gauff, and others are tied for the most ASB Classic titles, with 2 each.
When was the first ASB Classic played?
The first edition of ASB Classic was held in 1986.
What surface is ASB Classic played on?
ASB Classic is played on hard courts.