Gustavo Kuerten was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Guillermo Coria won in the final 4–6, 6–2, 7–5 against Gastón Gaudio.
Seeds
Franco Squillari (second round) Marcelo Ríos (first round) Gastón Gaudio (final) Fernando Vicente (first round) Francisco Clavet (quarterfinals) Hicham Arazi (second round) Álex Calatrava (second round) Juan Ignacio Chela (first round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links Singles draw Qualifying draw