Joanne Ward defeated Julie Pullin 7-6 6-4 in the Felixstowe 25K qualifying round on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Julie Pullin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Joanne Ward had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on grass. Joanne Ward claimed a first win over Julie Pullin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-10 | Birmingham 10K | F | hard | Julie Pullin | 6-1 1-6 6-3 |
| 1997-04-21 | Bournemouth 10K | F | clay | Julie Pullin | 6-0 6-3 |
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