Joannette Kruger defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 7-5 6-2 in the Hobart quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Joannette Kruger claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Stanford | R16 | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-3 7-6 |
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