1998 Challenge Bell
women's tennis tournament edition
The 1997 Challenge Bell was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Club Avantage Multi-Sports in Quebec City in Canada that was part of Tier III of the 1998 WTA Tour. It was the 6th edition of the Challenge Bell, and was held from October 26 through November 1, 1998. Seventh-seeded Tara Snyder won the singles title.
Finals
Singles
Tara Snyder defeated Chanda Rubin, 4–6, 6–4, 7–6
It was Snyder's only title of the year and the 1st of her career.
Doubles
Lori McNeil / Kimberly Po defeated Chanda Rubin / Sandrine Testud, 6–7, 7–5, 6–4
It was McNeil's only title of the year and the 41st of her career. It was Po's only title of the year and the 1st of her career.
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