Asa Svensson defeated Silvia Farina Elia 4-6 6-0 7-5 in the Filderstadt qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Silvia Farina Elia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Asa Svensson claimed a first win over Silvia Farina Elia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-08 | Prostejov | R32 | carpet | Silvia Farina Elia | 6-2 6-3 |
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