Angelika Bachmann defeated Nadejda Ostrovskaya 7-6 6-3 in the Dubai 75K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nadejda Ostrovskaya came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Angelika Bachmann claimed a first win over Nadejda Ostrovskaya in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-19 | Jaffa 10K | R16 | hard | Nadejda Ostrovskaya | 6-1 6-2 |
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