Nadia Johnston defeated Manisha Malhotra 6-2 6-0 in the Bendigo 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Manisha Malhotra came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nadia Johnston claimed a first win over Manisha Malhotra in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-04 | Southsea 10K | R32 | grass | Manisha Malhotra | 6-1 6-4 |