Amelie Mauresmo defeated Jana Novotna 7-5 5-7 6-4 in the Berlin semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Amelie Mauresmo claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-24 | New Haven | QF | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-1 7-6 |
| 1998-02-23 | Linz | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-2 |
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