Ludmila Cervanova defeated Spela Rajh 7-5 6-2 in the Nitra 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Spela Rajh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ludmila Cervanova had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Ludmila Cervanova claimed a first win over Spela Rajh in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Cervanova L. took it in straight sets.
Ludmila Cervanova beat Spela Rajh 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Ludmila Cervanova vs Spela Rajh — Nitra 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-05-12/cervanova-vs-rajh-nitra-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 12 May 1998).