Steffi Graf defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-2 6-4 in the Key Biscayne round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Steffi Graf came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Steffi Graf extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Stanford | QF | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Natalia Zvereva | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1998-03-05 | Indian Wells | QF | hard | Steffi Graf | 6-3 6-0 |