The 1998 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne in Victoria in Australia. It was the 86th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 19 January through 1 February 1998. Australian Open 1998: January 19 – February 1, 1998 at Melbourne Park. Men's singles: Petr Korda. Women's singles: Martina Hingis — 4th major title. Wiki link