Alexia Dechaume Balleret defeated Lea Ghirardi 6-4 6-3 in the Brest 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lea Ghirardi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexia Dechaume Balleret claimed a first win over Lea Ghirardi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Budapest | R32 | clay | Lea Ghirardi | 6-2 6-4 |