Keri Phebus defeated Lea Ghirardi 6-1 1-6 6-2 in the Woodlands 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lea Ghirardi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Keri Phebus claimed a first win over Lea Ghirardi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Indian Wells 25K | R32 | hard | Lea Ghirardi | 7-6 6-1 |