Julia Abe defeated Laurence Courtois 7-5 6-3 in the Welwyn 25K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Laurence Courtois came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julia Abe claimed a first win over Laurence Courtois in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-30 | Cergy Pontoise 50K | R32 | hard | Laurence Courtois | 5-7 7-5 7-5 |