Career Highlights
1998
At Hannover, became one of just 47 people to ever defeat Steffi Graf in professional tennis, handing Graf just her 13th quarterfinal loss in 202 tournaments throughout her career.
Won her second career doubles title at Paris Indoors, site of her only other doubles title four years earlier.
1997
Ended the season ranked No. 16, a career high.
Reached first Grand Slam singles quarterfinal at Australian Open, ousting third seed Conchita Martinez in the fourth round -- her second win over Martinez in three months. It was her first appearance in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament in eight years as a pro.
With her outstanding results, qualified for the first time for the season-ending Chase Championships as one of the best 16 players of the year.
Matched her career-best world ranking of No. 17, but her loss in the first round at the French Open dropped her to No. 19
Had a strong showing at Wimbledon, advancing to the fourth round before losing to eventual champion Martina Hingis
Sealed Belgium's upset over Spain in the first round of Fed Cup by defeating world No. 4 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario for the first time in seven matches. Also defeated Maria Luisa Serna to contribute to Belgium's victory.
1996
Won her seventh career title with her victory at the EA Generali Open
Earned $212,558 in 17 tournaments
1994
Equalled her highest career ranking (No. 17).
Personal
Naturally right-handed, began playing left-handed to be in the same group
as a friend at a tennis camp
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