Joanne Ward defeated Karen Cross 6-2 7-6 in the Lee-on-Solent 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karen Cross came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Joanne Ward narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-08 | Edinburgh 25K | R32 | clay | Joanne Ward | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Karen Cross | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-02-17 | Redbridge 25K | QF | hard | Karen Cross | 6-1 6-3 |