Julie Halard Decugis defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-1 6-3 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Julie Halard Decugis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Julie Halard Decugis extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-24 | New Haven | QF | hard | Julie Halard Decugis | 7-5 6-1 |