Irina Spirlea defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 6-4 6-3 in the Eastbourne round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Irina Spirlea claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-26 | Hamburg | R32 | clay | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-7 6-2 7-6 |