Samantha Reeves defeated Nana Smith 6-2 0-6 6-3 in the Oklahoma q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nana Smith came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Samantha Reeves narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-19 | Houston 50K | R32 | hard | Nana Smith | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1998-09-28 | Santa Clara 75K | R32 | hard | Nana Smith | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-07-21 | Peachtree 50K | R32 | hard | Samantha Reeves | 7-6 6-4 |
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