Maaike Koutstaal defeated Natalia Egorova 6-4 6-1 in the Birkenhead 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Natalia Egorova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maaike Koutstaal claimed a first win over Natalia Egorova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Koutstaal M. took it in straight sets.
Maaike Koutstaal beat Natalia Egorova 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Maaike Koutstaal vs Natalia Egorova — Birkenhead 10K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-03/egorova-vs-koutstaal-birkenhead-10k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 3 February 1998).