Shirli Ann Siddall defeated Karen Cross 6-1 6-2 in the Birmingham 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Karen Cross came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shirli Ann Siddall claimed a first win over Karen Cross in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-17 | Redbridge 25K | R32 | hard | Karen Cross | 5-7 7-6 7-5 |