| Singles | |
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| 1998 Paris Open | |
| 1997 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–4, 7–6(7–4), 6–3 |
Pete Sampras was the defending champion but lost to Greg Rusedski in the final, 6–4, 7–6(7–4), 6–3
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. All sixteen seeds received a bye into the second round.