Nadia Petrova defeated Katarina Srebotnik 6-2 6-3 in the Hvar 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Katarina Srebotnik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nadia Petrova claimed a first win over Katarina Srebotnik in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Petrova N. took it in straight sets.
Nadia Petrova beat Katarina Srebotnik 6-2 6-3. Umpiry, "Nadia Petrova vs Katarina Srebotnik — Hvar 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-04-01/petrova-vs-srebotnik-hvar-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 April 1998).