Rita Kuti-Kis was the defending champion but chose to compete at Waikoloa during the same week, losing in the first round to Adrienn Hegedűs.
Monica Seles won the title by defeating Jelena Dokic 6–3, 6–3 in the final.
Seeds The first four seeds received a bye to the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
References
External links Official results archive (ITF) Official results archive (WTA)
See also Brasil Tennis Cup (WTA event held from 1999 to 2002)