Claire Lyte defeated Julia Lutrova 7-5 7-5 in the Ilkley 10K semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Julia Lutrova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Claire Lyte claimed a first win over Julia Lutrova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-04 | Southsea 10K | QF | grass | Julia Lutrova | 6-1 6-2 |