Olga Barabanschikova defeated Alexia Dechaume Balleret 6-0 6-3 in the Istanbul round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexia Dechaume Balleret came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Olga Barabanschikova claimed a first win over Alexia Dechaume Balleret in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Alexia Dechaume Balleret | 6-4 6-7 11-9 |