1998 Newsweek Champions Cup – Singles

Marcelo Ríos defeated Greg Rusedski in the final, 6–3, 6–7(15–17), 7–6(7–4), 6–4 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1998 Indian Wells Masters.

Singles
1998 Newsweek Champions Cup
and the State Farm Evert Cup
Champion Marcelo Ríos
Runner-up Greg Rusedski
Score6–3, 6–7(15–17), 7–6(7–4), 6–4
Draw56
Seeds16

Michael Chang was the two-time reigning champion, but had to withdraw from the tournament after he suffered a knee injury. This injury occurred after a bizarre incident where sprinklers had accidentally sprayed water onto the court that Chang was practising on, causing Chang to slip and tear his left knee.

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