Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Kristina Brandi 6-0 6-2 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R128 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-2 6-2 |
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