Barbara Paulus defeated Iva Majoli 6-4 6-4 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Iva Majoli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Iva Majoli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Canadian Open | R64 | hard | Iva Majoli | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1997-02-17 | Hanover | SF | carpet | Iva Majoli | 7-6 6-4 |
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