The 1998 Australian Open was the 86th edition of the annual tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. It took place from January 19 to February 1, featuring both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The tournament was played on hard courts at the Melbourne Park complex. In the men's singles final, Mark Philippoussis defeated Mikhail Youzhny to claim his first Grand Slam title. On the women's side, Martina Hingis won the singles title by beating Conchita Martínez. The event showcased top tennis talent and attracted large crowds, contributing to its reputation as a premier Grand Slam tournament.