Anke Huber defeated Jana Novotna 6-3 6-2 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's semi-final, but Anke Huber had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Anke Huber narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-19 | Key Biscayne | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-09-22 | Leipzig | SF | carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-7 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-02-10 | Paris | SF | carpet | Anke Huber | 6-3 6-4 |