Anna Kournikova defeated Barbara Paulus 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Anna Kournikova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anna Kournikova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-04 | Rome | R32 | clay | Anna Kournikova | 6-2 6-2 |