Miriam Oremans defeated Irina Spirlea 6-3 6-3 in the Hanover round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Miriam Oremans claimed a first win over Irina Spirlea in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-26 | Luxembourg | R32 | hard | Irina Spirlea | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1998-10-12 | Zurich | R32 | hard | Irina Spirlea | 7-6 6-2 |