Karina Habsudova defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 7-6 6-1 in the Linz round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Karina Habsudova claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-27 | Hamburg | R32 | clay | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-10-20 | Luxembourg | R16 | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 3-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-10-12 | Zurich | R32 | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-2 7-6 |