Hila Rosen defeated Melanie Schnell 6-1 6-3 in the Jaffa 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Melanie Schnell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hila Rosen claimed a first win over Melanie Schnell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-09 | Ramat Hasharon 25K | R32 | hard | Melanie Schnell | 6-4 6-1 |