Barbara Paulus defeated Nathalie Dechy 6-4 6-4 in the Luxembourg round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Dechy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Nathalie Dechy in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R128 | hard | Nathalie Dechy | 6-2 7-5 |
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