Elena Likhovtseva defeated Elena Tatarkova 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Elena Likhovtseva extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-26 | Luxembourg | R16 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-2 6-1 |
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