Naoko Sawamatsu defeated Barbara Paulus 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Wimbledon round of 128 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Naoko Sawamatsu claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Manhattan Beach | R32 | hard | Barbara Paulus | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |