Heike Thoms defeated Ursula Svetlik 6-1 7-6 in the Burgdorf 10K qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Ursula Svetlik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Heike Thoms claimed a first win over Ursula Svetlik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-27 | Salzburg 10K | R32 | clay | Ursula Svetlik | 6-4 6-2 |