Sabine Appelmans defeated Julie Halard Decugis 6-2 6-3 in the Leipzig round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in defending last year's round of 32. Sabine Appelmans extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | s Hertogenbosch | QF | grass | Julie Halard Decugis | 6-7 7-6 6-3 |
| 1998-03-19 | Key Biscayne | R64 | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 6-2 6-1 |