Claire Taylor defeated Heather Bates 6-1 6-4 in the Birmingham 10K round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Claire Taylor came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Claire Taylor extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-04 | Southsea 10K | R32 | grass | Claire Taylor | 6-2 7-6 |