Nathalie Dechy defeated Fang Li 6-4 6-4 in the Eastbourne round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Fang Li came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Fang Li in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Stanford | R32 | hard | Fang Li | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
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