Silvija Talaja defeated Rita Kuti Kis 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Strasbourg final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rita Kuti Kis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Silvija Talaja claimed a first win over Rita Kuti Kis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Bordeaux 50K | SF | clay | Rita Kuti Kis | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
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