Vera Zhukovets defeated Nadejda Ostrovskaya 6-2 7-6 in the Jurmala 10K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Nadejda Ostrovskaya came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vera Zhukovets claimed a first win over Nadejda Ostrovskaya in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-28 | Minsk 10K | QF | carpet | Nadejda Ostrovskaya | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-10-29 | Minsk 10K | SF | carpet | Nadejda Ostrovskaya | 1-6 6-3 6-3 |