Julia Abe defeated Lubomira Bacheva 7-5 6-3 in the Athens II 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Lubomira Bacheva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julia Abe had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Julia Abe claimed a first win over Lubomira Bacheva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-29 | Vaihingen 25K | R32 | clay | Lubomira Bacheva | 5-7 6-3 6-4 |
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