Nathalie Dechy defeated Mariaan De Swardt 7-5 6-4 in the Hobart round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mariaan De Swardt came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Nathalie Dechy had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Mariaan De Swardt in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Boston | R16 | hard | Mariaan De Swardt | 6-1 7-6 |
| 1995-05-29 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Mariaan De Swardt | 6-1 6-4 |
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