Elena Salvador Reja defeated Alice Pirsu 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the Bucharest 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alice Pirsu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Salvador Reja claimed a first win over Alice Pirsu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-06 | Athens 25K | R32 | clay | Alice Pirsu | 6-2 1-6 6-2 |