Steffi Graf defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-09 | Philadelphia | R32 | carpet | Steffi Graf | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1998-07-27 | Stanford | R16 | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-4 6-0 |