Elena Krutko defeated Nina Duebbers 1-6 6-2 6-3 in the Brussels 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nina Duebbers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Krutko claimed a first win over Nina Duebbers in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-05 | Paderborn 10K | R32 | clay | Nina Duebbers | 7-5 6-3 |