Seda Noorlander defeated Laura Golarsa 6-2 6-1 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Laura Golarsa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Seda Noorlander claimed a first win over Laura Golarsa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Istanbul | R16 | clay | Laura Golarsa | 6-4 6-2 |
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