Lydia Perkins defeated Nicola Payne 6-2 6-2 in the Hatfield 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicola Payne came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Lydia Perkins claimed a first win over Nicola Payne in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-07 | Ismailia 10K | R16 | clay | Nicola Payne | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-02-10 | Birmingham 10K | R32 | hard | Nicola Payne | 6-2 4-6 7-6 |