Julie Steven defeated Julie Thu 7-5 6-3 in the Las Vegas 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julie Thu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julie Steven claimed a first win over Julie Thu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-07 | Mexico City DF 25K | R16 | hard | Julie Thu | 6-7 6-4 6-0 |