Anastasia Myskina defeated Amanda Hopmans 7-5 7-6 in the Birmingham round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Amanda Hopmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Anastasia Myskina claimed a first win over Amanda Hopmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Batumi 25K | F | carpet | Amanda Hopmans | 6-2 7-5 |
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