Nathalie Tauziat defeated Magdalena Grzybowska 6-3 4-6 7-6 in the Rome round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-18 | Hanover | R32 | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-2 6-1 |