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1998 Toshiba Classic

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1998 Toshiba Classic
DateAugust 3– 9
Edition20th
CategoryTier II
Draw28S / 16D
Prize money$450,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Diego, California, U.S.
VenueLa Costa Resort and Spa
Champions
Singles
United States Lindsay Davenport
Doubles
United States Lindsay Davenport
Belarus Natasha Zvereva
← 1997 · Southern California Open · 1999 →

The 1998 Toshiba Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California in the United States that was part of Tier II of the 1998 WTA Tour. It was the 20th edition of the tournament and was held from August 3 through August 9, 1998. Second-seeded Lindsay Davenport won the singles title and earned $79,000 first-prize money.[1]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Lindsay Davenport defeated France Mary Pierce 6–3, 6–1

  • It was Davenport's 3rd singles title of the year and the 16th of her career.

Doubles

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United States Lindsay Davenport / Belarus Natasha Zvereva defeated France Alexandra Fusai / France Nathalie Tauziat 6–2, 6–1

  • It was Davenport's 7th title of the year and the 38th of her career. It was Zvereva's 4th title of the year and the 77th of her career.

References

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  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1999). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1999. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 172, 184. ISBN 9780002188623.
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