Ekaterina Sysoeva defeated Melanie Schnell 6-2 6-1 in the Edinburgh 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melanie Schnell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ekaterina Sysoeva claimed a first win over Melanie Schnell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Batumi 25K | R32 | carpet | Melanie Schnell | 6-3 6-3 |