| Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1997 Wismilak International | |
| 1996 Champion | |
| Champion | |
| Runner-up | |
| Score | 6–1, 6–3 |
| Draw | 32 |
| Seeds | 8 |
Shi-Ting Wang was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Maria Vento.
Dominique Van Roost won in the final 6–1, 6–3 against Lenka Němečková. [1]
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.