Anke Huber defeated Elena Makarova 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Makarova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Anke Huber claimed a first win over Elena Makarova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-25 | Fed Cup WG1 PO: RUS vs GER | RR | hard | Elena Makarova | 6-1 7-6 |