| Singles | |
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| 1997 Open Gaz de France | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
Julie Halard-Decugis was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Martina Hingis won in the final 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 against Anke Huber.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top four seeds received a bye to the second round.