Gala Leon Garcia defeated Barbara Paulus 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in defending last year's round of 128. Gala Leon Garcia extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Maria Lankowitz | QF | clay | Gala Leon Garcia | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-07-21 | Warsaw | QF | clay | Barbara Paulus | 6-2 6-0 |
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