Sabine Appelmans defeated Alexia Dechaume Balleret 6-0 7-5 in the Knokke-Heist round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexia Dechaume Balleret came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Alexia Dechaume Balleret in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-19 | Cairo | R32 | clay | Alexia Dechaume Balleret | 2-6 7-6 6-0 |