Olga Lugina defeated Cristina Torrens Valero 6-3 6-1 in the Makarska round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cristina Torrens Valero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olga Lugina had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Olga Lugina claimed a first win over Cristina Torrens Valero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-19 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Cristina Torrens Valero | 6-4 6-4 |
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