Barbara Schett defeated Julie Halard Decugis 2-6 6-2 6-1 in the Olympics round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julie Halard Decugis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Schett claimed a first win over Julie Halard Decugis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-05 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Julie Halard Decugis | 6-0 7-5 |
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