Heike Thoms defeated Joanne Ward 7-5 6-2 in the Edinburgh 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Joanne Ward came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Heike Thoms claimed a first win over Joanne Ward in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-03 | Birkenhead 10K | R32 | hard | Joanne Ward | 1-6 6-1 6-2 |