WTA Sydney 1998 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario won the 1998 Sydney, defeating Venus Williams 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played on hard courts in Sydney, Australia, from January 11 to January 17, 1998.

Champion
def. Venus Williams , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Jan 11 — Jan 17
Location
Sydney, Australia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Hard
Prize money
Round of 16
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario #9 6-2 3-6 6-3
Janet Lee #108
Natasha Zvereva #25 6-7 6-3 7-5
Serena Williams #96 7-6 3-0 (ret.)
Lindsay Davenport #3 6-2 6-7 6-3
Venus Williams #21 3-6 6-4 7-5
Magdalena Maleeva #34 6-3 1-6 6-4
Barbara Paulus #23 6-2 1-6 6-3
Quarterfinals
Semifinals

Most Titles

Recent Finals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sydney held?
Sydney is held in Sydney, Australia.
Who won the most recent Sydney?
The 2022 Sydney was won by Paula Badosa 6-3 4-6 7-6(4).
Who has won the most Sydney titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 5 Sydney titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Sydney played?
The first edition of Sydney was held in 1969.
What surface is Sydney played on?
Sydney is played on hard courts.