Jana Novotna defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-2 6-1 in the Eastbourne semi-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's semi-final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-02 | Tokyo | QF | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 RET |
| 1998-11-09 | Philadelphia | R16 | carpet | Natalia Zvereva | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-06-17 | Eastbourne | SF | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-7 6-0 7-5 |