| Singles | |
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| 1997 Toshiba Classic | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–6, 6–4 |
Kimiko Date was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Martina Hingis won in the final 7–6, 6–4 against Monica Seles.
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.