Alicia Pillay defeated Anna Nefedova 6-1 6-3 in the Benoni 4 5K final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Nefedova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alicia Pillay had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Alicia Pillay claimed a first win over Anna Nefedova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Benoni 2 5K | SF | hard | Anna Nefedova | 7-6 6-4 |