Steffi Graf defeated Nathalie Tauziat 6-3 6-3 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's final. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-09 | Philadelphia | SF | carpet | Steffi Graf | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1998-11-02 | Leipzig | F | carpet | Steffi Graf | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1991-05-27 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Steffi Graf | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1990-05-28 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Steffi Graf | 6-1 6-4 |