Barbara Paulus advanced when Mary Pierce retired 4-6 7-6 3-1 in the Berlin round of 32. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Mary Pierce in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Mary Pierce | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1997-05-05 | Rome | SF | clay | Mary Pierce | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |
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