Amelie Mauresmo defeated Barbara Paulus 6-4 6-2 in the Berlin quarter-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Amelie Mauresmo claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-06 | Amelia Island | R64 | clay | Barbara Paulus | 2-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 1997-10-20 | Luxembourg | R16 | hard | Barbara Paulus | 7-6 6-3 |
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