Nicolás Lapentti was the defending champion, but lost in the third round to Sébastien Grosjean.
Gustavo Kuerten won in the final 3–6, 7–6(7–2), 7–6(7–2), against Marat Safin.
Seeds The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Bottom half
Section 3
Section 4
External links Draw Qualifying draw