Nina Duebbers defeated Elena Krutko 7-5 6-3 in the Paderborn 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Krutko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nina Duebbers had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 6 on clay. Nina Duebbers claimed a first win over Elena Krutko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-16 | Brussels 10K | R16 | clay | Elena Krutko | 1-6 6-2 6-3 |