Barbara Paulus defeated Gala Leon Garcia 6-2 6-0 in the Warsaw quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gala Leon Garcia came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Barbara Paulus had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Gala Leon Garcia in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Maria Lankowitz | QF | clay | Gala Leon Garcia | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-05-27 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Gala Leon Garcia | 6-4 2-6 6-3 |
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