Rachel Mcquillan defeated Shi Ting Wang 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the Hope Island round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shi Ting Wang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rachel Mcquillan claimed a first win over Shi Ting Wang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-04 | Hope Island | R16 | hard | Shi Ting Wang | 1-6 6-4 6-4 |