Anke Huber defeated Sylvia Plischke 7-5 7-6 in the Hanover round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Sylvia Plischke came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anke Huber claimed a first win over Sylvia Plischke in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Sylvia Plischke | 6-7(7) 6-3 7-5 |