Barbara Paulus defeated Irina Spirlea 6-4 6-2 in the Rome quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-11 | Sydney | R16 | hard | Barbara Paulus | 6-2 1-6 6-3 |