Bettina Auer defeated Valentina Mortello 6-3 7-6 in the Lecce 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valentina Mortello came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bettina Auer claimed a first win over Valentina Mortello in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-28 | Muri Antichi 10K | R32 | clay | Valentina Mortello | 6-4 7-6 |