Sarah Pitkowski Malcor defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the Rome round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Sarah Pitkowski Malcor came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Sarah Pitkowski Malcor extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-18 | Fed Cup WG1 QF: BEL vs FRA | RR | hard | Sarah Pitkowski Malcor | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
| 1998-02-09 | Paris | R16 | carpet | Sarah Pitkowski Malcor | 5-7 6-3 6-1 |