Karen Cross defeated Shirli Ann Siddall 5-7 7-6 7-5 in the Redbridge 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shirli Ann Siddall came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karen Cross claimed a first win over Shirli Ann Siddall in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Cross K. came through in three sets.
Karen Cross beat Shirli Ann Siddall 5-7 7-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Karen Cross vs Shirli Ann Siddall — Redbridge 25K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-17/cross-vs-siddall-redbridge-25k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 February 1998).