Barbara Schett defeated Kimberly Po Messerli 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Barbara Schett came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 128. Barbara Schett extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Zurich | R32 | hard | Barbara Schett | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R64 | hard | Kimberly Po Messerli | 6-3 4-6 7-5 |
| 1997-03-20 | Key Biscayne | R32 | hard | Barbara Schett | 6-3 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.