Ludmila Cervanova defeated Jana Novotna 6-4 6-3 in the Budapest round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ludmila Cervanova claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-24 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Jana Novotna | 6-2 7-6(4) |
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