Sylvia Plischke defeated Irina Spirlea 6-2 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Irina Spirlea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-02 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Irina Spirlea | 6-2 6-1 |