Sylvia Plischke defeated Patty Schnyder 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Hope Island round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patty Schnyder came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Patty Schnyder in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Maria Lankowitz | QF | clay | Patty Schnyder | 6-2 6-2 |
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