Elena Likhovtseva and Ai Sugiyama were the defending champions, but had different outcomes. While Likhovtseva teamed up with Amanda Coetzer and lost in first round to Sugiyama and Julie Halard-Decugis, Sugiyama teamed up with Halard-Decugis and successfully defended her title by defeating Martina Hingis and Mary Pierce in the final, 6–0, 6–3.
It was the 7th title for Halard-Decugis and the 11th title for Sugiyama in their respective doubles careers. It was also the 1st title for the pair during the season.
Seeds
Draw
Draw
External links Main and Qualifying draws