Magda Mihalache defeated Carine Bornu 6-1 6-4 in the Sheffield 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carine Bornu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Magda Mihalache claimed a first win over Carine Bornu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-28 | Glasgow 10K | QF | hard | Carine Bornu | 4-6 7-5 6-1 |