Magdalena Maleeva defeated Adriana Gersi 6-1 6-1 in the Budapest round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Adriana Gersi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Magdalena Maleeva claimed a first win over Adriana Gersi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-19 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Adriana Gersi | 2-6 6-2 6-2 |
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