1998 Salem Open

The 1998 Salem Open was a men's tennis tournament played on Hard courts in Hong Kong that was part of the International Series of the 1998 ATP Tour. It was the 23rd edition of the tournament and was held from 6 April through 12 April 1998. Eighth-seeded Kenneth Carlsen won the singles title.

1998 Salem Open
Date6–12 April
Edition23rd
CategoryInternational Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$315,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong
Champions
Singles
Denmark Kenneth Carlsen[1]
Doubles
Zimbabwe Byron Black / United States Alex O'Brien[2]
← 1997 · Hong Kong Open· 1999 →

Finals

Singles

Kenneth Carlsen defeated Byron Black, 6–2, 6–0

  • It was Carlsen's first singles title of his career.

Doubles

Byron Black / Alex O'Brien defeated Neville Godwin / Tuomas Ketola, 7–5, 6–1

References