Brie Rippner defeated Seda Noorlander 6-3 6-2 in the Kirkland 75K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Seda Noorlander came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Brie Rippner had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Brie Rippner claimed a first win over Seda Noorlander in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-04 | Rockford 25K | R32 | hard | Seda Noorlander | 7-5 6-4 |
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