Irina Spirlea defeated Magdalena Grzybowska 6-4 6-4 in the Birmingham round of 16 on grass. The result followed the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Irina Spirlea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-30 | Hilton Head | R16 | clay | Irina Spirlea | 6-3 6-4 |