Sylvie Sallaberry defeated Anca Dumitrescu 6-2 6-2 in the Cluj 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anca Dumitrescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sylvie Sallaberry claimed a first win over Anca Dumitrescu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | Vigo 10K | R32 | clay | Anca Dumitrescu | 6-1 4-6 6-1 |