Irina Spirlea defeated Magdalena Grzybowska 6-3 6-4 in the Hilton Head round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Irina Spirlea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-08 | Birmingham | R16 | grass | Irina Spirlea | 6-4 6-4 |