Patty Schnyder defeated Shi Ting Wang 6-3 6-4 in the Hope Island round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patty Schnyder came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Patty Schnyder extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-19 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Patty Schnyder | 6-3 6-4 |
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