Mary Pierce was the defending champion, but lost to Ai Sugiyama in the second round. Nathalie Tauziat won the title, defeating Barbara Schett in the final 2–6, 6–4, 6–1. Seeds The top four seeds received a bye to the second round. Draw Finals Top half Bottom half Qualifying Seeds Qualifiers Lucky loser Kimberly Po Qualifying draw First qualifier Second qualifier Third qualifier Fourth qualifier External links Kremlin Cup Draw Kremlin Cup Kremlin Cup