The 1998 Torneo Godó was a men's

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tournament played on

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, Spain that was part of the

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of the

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. It was the 46th edition of the tournament and was held from 13 April until 19 April 1998.Unseeded Todd Martin won the singles title. This event also carried the joint denominations of the Campeonatos Internacionales de España or

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that was hosted at this venue and location, and was 31st edition to be held in Barcelona, and the Open Seat Godó' and is the 3rd edition branded under that name.

Finals

Singles

Todd Martin defeated Alberto Berasategui, 6–2, 1–6, 6–3, 6–2. * It was Martin's 1st title of the year and the 6th of his career.

Doubles

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/ Paul Haarhuis defeated Ellis Ferreira /

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, 7–5, 6–0.

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{DEFAULTSORT:1998 Torneo Godo Godo Barcelona Open (tennis) Godo