Nathalie Tauziat defeated Jana Novotna 7-5 6-3 in the Chicago quarter-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nathalie Tauziat claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | F | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-0 6-2 |