Lydia Steinbach defeated Sophie Georges 5-4 0-4 4-1 4-1 in the Joue-les-tours 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sophie Georges came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lydia Steinbach claimed a first win over Sophie Georges in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Darmstadt 25K | R32 | clay | Sophie Georges | 6-7 6-0 7-6 |