Irina Spirlea defeated Julie Halard Decugis 6-4 6-2 in the Rome round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Irina Spirlea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-18 | Strasbourg | F | clay | Irina Spirlea | 7-6 6-3 |