Steffi Graf defeated Jana Novotna 6-1 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in leading the head-to-head 6–0, defending last year's semi-final. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 7–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-05 | Indian Wells | QF | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1998-11-16 | WTA Tour Championships | R16 | carpet | Steffi Graf | 6-7 6-4 6-1 |
| 1998-08-24 | New Haven | F | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1994-08-29 | US Open | SF | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1990-08-27 | US Open | QF | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1990-05-28 | Roland Garros | SF | clay | Steffi Graf | 6-1 6-2 |