Fang Li defeated Nathalie Dechy 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Stanford round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Dechy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fang Li claimed a first win over Nathalie Dechy in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | Eastbourne | R32 | grass | Nathalie Dechy | 6-4 6-4 |
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