Barbara Rittner defeated Sarah Pitkowski Malcor 6-1 6-3 in the Sopot round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sarah Pitkowski Malcor came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Barbara Rittner had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Barbara Rittner claimed a first win over Sarah Pitkowski Malcor in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-20 | Luxembourg | R32 | hard | Sarah Pitkowski Malcor | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1998-11-02 | Leipzig | R32 | carpet | Sarah Pitkowski Malcor | 6-3 6-4 |
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