Nathalie Tauziat defeated Shi Ting Wang 6-2 6-4 in the Strasbourg round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 7-5 3-6 6-1 |
| 1997-05-19 | Strasbourg | R32 | clay | Nathalie Tauziat | 7-6 1-6 6-2 |