Barbara Paulus defeated Gala Leon Garcia 6-2 6-0 in the Warsaw quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gala Leon Garcia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Barbara Paulus had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Gala Leon Garcia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Maria Lankowitz | QF | clay | Gala Leon Garcia | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
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