Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Catalina Cristea 6-1 6-1 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending the title. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 5-7 6-2 6-0 |
| 1998-05-25 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | R16 | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4-6 6-0 6-0 |