Julie Halard Decugis defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-7 7-6 6-3 in the s Hertogenbosch quarter-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Julie Halard Decugis claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-01 | Leipzig | R16 | carpet | Sabine Appelmans | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1998-03-19 | Key Biscayne | R64 | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 6-2 6-1 |