Sandra Cacic defeated Nathalie Tauziat 1-6 6-2 7-5 in the Indian Wells round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in defending last year's quarter-final. Sandra Cacic extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Canadian Open | R64 | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-05-11 | Berlin | R64 | grass | Sandra Cacic | 7-5 6-4 |