| Singles | |
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| 1997 IGA Classic | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–4, 6–2 |
Brenda Schultz-McCarthy was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Lindsay Davenport won in the final 6–4, 6–2 against Lisa Raymond.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top two seeds received a bye to the second round.