| Singles | |
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| 1997 DFS Classic | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 2–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
Meredith McGrath was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Nathalie Tauziat won in the final 2–6, 6–2, 6–2 against Yayuk Basuki.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.