Angelika Roesch defeated Oana Elena Golimbioschi 6-1 6-2 in the Lecce 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oana Elena Golimbioschi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Angelika Roesch had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Angelika Roesch claimed a first win over Oana Elena Golimbioschi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-29 | Dinan 10K | R16 | clay | Oana Elena Golimbioschi | 7-5 2-6 7-6 |
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