Conchita Martinez defeated Irina Spirlea 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the Leipzig round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Irina Spirlea came in defending last year's semi-final. Conchita Martinez extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Zurich | R16 | hard | Irina Spirlea | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1998-10-05 | Filderstadt | R32 | hard | Conchita Martinez | 3-6 6-2 6-2 |
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