Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Catalina Cristea 6-2 6-3 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 5-7 6-2 6-0 |
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | R16 | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4-6 6-0 6-0 |