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Court Kings: The 1998 Cincinnati Masters Singles

Relive the intense final and the path to victory at the 1998 Great American Insurance ATP Championships singles tournament.

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Tournament Overview

Champion

The singles title was claimed by Patrick Rafter, representing Australia.

Runner-up

He faced the formidable defending champion, Pete Sampras, from the United States.

Match Details

Rafter triumphed over Sampras in a hard-fought final with a score of 1โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“2), 6โ€“4.

Tournament Facts

The tournament featured a 56-player draw, with 16 seeds competing for the prestigious title.

Key Seeds

Seed 1

Pete Sampras (USA) reached the final but was defeated by Rafter.

Seed 2

Marcelo Rรญos (CHI) was a strong contender but was eliminated in the second round.

Seed 3

Petr Korda (CZE) made it to the quarterfinals before being stopped.

Seed 5

Patrick Rafter (AUS), the eventual champion, showcased his prowess throughout the tournament.

Seed 7

Yevgeny Kafelnikov (RUS) reached the semifinals, demonstrating strong form.

Tournament Draw Highlights

A glimpse into the progression of the singles tournament, highlighting key matches and player journeys.

Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
1 P. Sampras (USA) 6-3, 6-2 M. Damm (CZE) 4 C. Moyร  (ESP) 4-6, 2-6 P. Sampras (USA) 6-4, 6-3 P. Sampras (USA) 7-5, 6-1 P. Sampras (USA) 6-4, 6-3 P. Sampras (USA) 6-4, 6-3
5 P. Rafter (AUS) 6-4, 6-3 W. Schranz (AUT) 12 ร. Costa (ESP) 1-6, 6-3, 6-79 P. Rafter (AUS) 6-1, 6-3 P. Rafter (AUS) 7-5, 6-1 P. Rafter (AUS) 7-5, 6-1 P. Rafter (AUS) 7-5, 6-1
7 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 10 A. Agassi (USA) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 6-3, 6-4 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 6-3, 6-4 Y. Kafelnikov (RUS) 6-3, 6-4
14 G. Ivaniลกeviฤ‡ (CRO) 6-0, 6-4 P. Korda (CZE) 3 P. Korda (CZE) 6-4, 2-6, 6-79 P. Korda (CZE) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 P. Korda (CZE) 6-4, 6-4 P. Korda (CZE) 6-4, 6-4 P. Korda (CZE) 6-4, 6-4

The draw saw many top players battle through challenging matches, culminating in a memorable final.

The Grand Finale

The Contenders

The final match pitted the tournament's top seed, Pete Sampras (USA), against the fifth seed, Patrick Rafter (AUS).

Match Score

In a thrilling contest that went the distance, Patrick Rafter emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1โ€“6, 7โ€“6(7โ€“2), 6โ€“4.

Champion's Journey

Rafter's path to the title included strong performances against seeded players, culminating in his triumph over the reigning champion Sampras.

Tournament Context

Grand Slams

This event was part of the ATP Tour's prestigious calendar, distinct from the four Grand Slam tournaments, but a significant event in its own right.

ATP Tour

The 1998 ATP Tour featured a comprehensive schedule of tournaments worldwide, with events categorized by their prestige and prize money.

Cincinnati Masters

The tournament, officially known as the Great American Insurance ATP Championships, is a key stop on the tour, often referred to as the Cincinnati Masters.

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