Monica Seles was the reigning champion but did not compete this year, as she decided to play in Dubai in the same week.
Lisa Raymond won the title by defeating Alexandra Stevenson 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(11–9) in the final.
Seeds The first two seeds received a bye into the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links Official results archive (ITF) Official results archive (WTA)