Carien Venter defeated Giselle Swart 6-4 7-5 in the Benoni 1 5K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Giselle Swart came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Carien Venter claimed a first win over Giselle Swart in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Benoni 4 5K | QF | hard | Giselle Swart | 6-3 6-2 |