Sarah Pitkowski Malcor defeated Barbara Rittner 7-5 6-4 in the Luxembourg round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sarah Pitkowski Malcor came in defending last year's round of 16. Sarah Pitkowski Malcor extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-02 | Leipzig | R32 | carpet | Sarah Pitkowski Malcor | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-07-27 | Sopot | R16 | clay | Barbara Rittner | 6-1 6-3 |
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