Magda Mihalache defeated Catherine Barclay 6-3 7-6 in the Nurioopta 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Catherine Barclay came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Magda Mihalache claimed a first win over Catherine Barclay in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Port Pirie 25K | R32 | hard | Catherine Barclay | 6-2 5-7 6-3 |