Julie Halard Decugis defeated Karina Habsudova 1-6 6-4 6-1 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karina Habsudova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Julie Halard Decugis claimed a first win over Karina Habsudova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-09 | Paris | R32 | carpet | Karina Habsudova | 7-6 4-6 6-4 |