Elena Likhovtseva defeated Sabine Appelmans 7-6 6-3 in the Paris round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Elena Likhovtseva extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-02 | Leipzig | R32 | carpet | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-1 7-5 |
| 1998-04-27 | Hamburg | R32 | clay | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-0 3-6 6-0 |
| 1997-08-18 | Atlanta | R32 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 4-6 7-6 4-2 RET |
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