Mary Pierce defeated Sarah Pitkowski Malcor 6-1 6-2 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Mary Pierce came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Mary Pierce extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-26 | Luxembourg | R16 | hard | Mary Pierce | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-06-16 | Rosmalen | R16 | grass | Mary Pierce | 6-3 7-5 |
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