Jana Novotna defeated Dominique Monami 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Hanover round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-23 | Linz | F | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-1 7-6 |