Mary Pierce defeated Barbara Paulus 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the Rome semi-final on clay. Mary Pierce extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Mary Pierce | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1998-05-11 | Berlin | R32 | grass | Barbara Paulus | 4-6 7-6 3-1 RET |
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