Nicole Pratt defeated Asa Svensson 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the Gold Coast round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Asa Svensson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Nicole Pratt claimed a first win over Asa Svensson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-11 | Oporto 75K | R32 | clay | Asa Svensson | 6-3 6-4 |
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