Alexia Dechaume Balleret defeated Ludmila Richterova 7-5 6-0 in the Cardiff round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ludmila Richterova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexia Dechaume Balleret claimed a first win over Ludmila Richterova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-16 | Bogota | R32 | clay | Ludmila Richterova | 6-4 1-6 6-1 |