The 1998 Makarska International Championships was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor clay courts in

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that was part of Tier IV of the

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. It was the inaugural and only edition of the tournament and was held from 13 April through 19 April 1998. Unseeded Květa Hrdličková, who entered the main draw as a qualifier, won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Květa Hrdličková defeated Fang Li 6–3, 6–1 * It was Hrdličková's 1st title of the year and the 1st of her career.

Doubles

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defeated

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7–6, 6–1 * It was Križan's only title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Srebotnik's only title of the year and the 1st of her career.

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WTA tournament edition details

ITF tournament edition details
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