1998 ASB Classic – SinglesMarion Maruska was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Meike Babel.Dominique Van Roost won in the final 4–6, 7–6, 7–5 against Silvia Farina.SeedsA champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. Sandrine Testud ' Lisa Raymond ' Dominique Van Roost Barbara Schett ' Sandra Kleinová ' Silvia Farina ' Tamarine Tanasugarn ' Marion Maruska ''''