Nathalie Tauziat defeated Serena Williams 7-5 6-2 in the Paris final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Serena Williams came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Nathalie Tauziat claimed a first win over Serena Williams in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-22 | Paris | R16 | carpet | Serena Williams | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1998-05-04 | Rome | R64 | clay | Serena Williams | 7-5 6-0 |
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