Martina Hingis defeated Irina Spirlea 6-1 6-2 in the Rome round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Martina Hingis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Martina Hingis extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | WTA Tour Championships | SF | carpet | Martina Hingis | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | QF | hard | Martina Hingis | 7-5 6-2 |
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