Maria Wolfbrandt defeated Maria Goloviznina 6-2 1-6 7-5 in the Sofia 1 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Goloviznina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Wolfbrandt claimed a first win over Maria Goloviznina in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-20 | Bastad 10K | F | hard | Maria Goloviznina | 6-3 7-5 |