Jana Novotna defeated Dominique Monami 6-1 7-6 in the Linz final on hard. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-18 | Hanover | R16 | carpet | Jana Novotna | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |