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1997 ATP Tour

Men's tennis circuit


Men's tennis circuit

– 10 November 1997 ATP Super 9 (9) ATP Championship Series (12) ATP World Series AUS Mark Woodforde The 1997 ATP Tour was the elite tour for professional tennis organised by the ATP that year. The ATP Tour included the four Grand Slam tournaments, the ATP Tour World Championships, the ATP Super 9, the Championship Series and the World Series tournaments.

Schedule

The tables below summarises the results for the 1997 ATP Tour.

;Key

Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
30 Dec[Hopman Cup](1997-hopman-cup)
Perth, Australia
Hopman Cup
Hard (i) – 8 teams (RR)United States
2–1South Africa
France
AustraliaSwitzerland
Germany
[Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships](1997-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships)
Adelaide, Australia
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships-doubles)AUS Todd Woodbridge
6–2, 6–1AUS Scott DraperSWE Mikael Tillström
USA Jeff TarangoRUS Andrei Cherkasov
USA Alex O'Brien
SWE Jonas Björkman
SVK Karol Kučera
AUS Patrick Rafter
USA Bryan Shelton
6–4, 1–6, 6–3AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
[Qatar Mobil Open](1997-qatar-open)
Doha, Qatar
World Series
Hard – $600,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-qatar-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-qatar-open-doubles)USA Jim Courier
7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2GBR Tim HenmanESP Sergi Bruguera
MAR Hicham AraziAUT Thomas Muster
CZE Petr Korda
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
SWE Magnus Larsson
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–3, 6–2SWE Patrik Fredriksson
SWE Magnus Norman
6 Jan[Sydney International](1997-sydney-international)
Sydney, Australia
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-sydney-international-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-sydney-international-men-s-doubles)GBR Tim Henman
6–3, 6–1ESP Carlos MoyáCRO Goran Ivanišević
ESP Albert CostaAUS Sandon Stolle
USA Alex O'Brien
ZIM Byron Black
AUS Patrick Rafter
ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
6–4, 6–7, 6–3NED Paul Haarhuis
NED Jan Siemerink
[BellSouth Open](1997-bellsouth-open)
Auckland, New Zealand
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-bellsouth-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-bellsouth-open-doubles)SWE Jonas Björkman
7–6(7–0), 6–0DEN Kenneth CarlsenRSA Marcos Ondruska
CZE Jiří NovákCHI Marcelo Ríos
USA Jan-Michael Gambill
ARG Hernán Gumy
GER Alex Rădulescu
RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
6–4, 4–6, 7–6USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
13 Jan
20 Jan[Australian Open](1997-australian-open)
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Hard – $3,538,866 – 128S/64D/32XD
[Singles](1997-australian-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-australian-open-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1997-australian-open-mixed-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–2, 6–3, 6–3ESP Carlos MoyáAUT Thomas Muster
USA Michael ChangESP Albert Costa
CRO Goran Ivanišević
ESP Félix Mantilla
CHI Marcelo Ríos
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
4–6, 7–5, 7–5, 6–3CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
USA Rick Leach
NED Manon Bollegraf
6–3, 6–7(5–7), 7–5RSA John-Laffnie de Jager
LAT Larisa Neiland
27 Jan[Croatian Indoors](1997-croatian-indoors)
Zagreb, Croatia
World Series
Carpet (i) – $375,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-croatian-indoors-singles) – [Doubles](1997-croatian-indoors-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
7–6(7–4), 4–6, 7–6(8–6)GBR Greg RusedskiESP Javier Sánchez
SWE Thomas EnqvistGER Alex Rădulescu
ARG Gastón Etlis
CZE Martin Damm
MAR Hicham Arazi
CRO Saša Hiršzon
CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–4, 6–3RSA Brent Haygarth
USA Mark Keil
[Shanghai Open](1997-shanghai-open)
Shanghai, China
World Series
Carpet (i) – $305,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-shanghai-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-shanghai-open-doubles)SVK Ján Krošlák
6–2, 7–6(7–2)RUS Alexander VolkovNZL Brett Steven
IND Leander PaesUSA Doug Flach
FRA Gérard Solvès
USA Jeff Tarango
FRA Jérôme Golmard
BLR Max Mirnyi
ZIM Kevin Ullyett
7–6, 6–7, 7–5SWE Tomas Nydahl
ITA Stefano Pescosolido

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Feb[Davis Cup first round](1997-davis-cup-world-group-first-round)
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil – clay
Bucharest, Romania – hard (i)
Sydney, Australia – grass
Příbram, Czech Republic – clay (i)
Rome, Italy – clay
Majorca, Spain – clay
Durban, South Africa – hard
Luleå, Sweden – hard (i)4–1
3–2
4–1
3–2
4–1
4–1
3–1
4–1
10 Feb[Dubai Tennis Championships](1997-dubai-tennis-championships)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
World Series
Hard – $1,014,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-dubai-tennis-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-dubai-tennis-championships-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
7–5, 7–6(7–3)CRO Goran IvaniševićCZE Jiří Novák
USA Jim CourierGER Boris Becker
NED Richard Krajicek
RSA Wayne Ferreira
NOR Christian Ruud
NED Sander Groen
CRO Goran Ivanišević
7–6, 6–3AUS Sandon Stolle
CZE Cyril Suk
[Marseille Open](1997-marseille-open)
Marseille, France
World Series
Hard (i) – $514,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-marseille-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-marseille-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Enqvist
6–4, 1–0 retiredCHI Marcelo RíosESP Sergi Bruguera
FRA Fabrice SantoroSWE Magnus Larsson
RUS Andrei Chesnokov
SUI Marc Rosset
GER Hendrik Dreekmann
SWE Thomas Enqvist
SWE Magnus Larsson
6–3, 6–4FRA Olivier Delaître
FRA Fabrice Santoro
[Sybase Open](1997-sybase-open)
San Jose, California, USA
World Series
Hard (i) – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-sybase-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-sybase-open-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
3–6, 5–0 retiredGBR Greg RusedskiUSA Todd Martin
USA Andre AgassiUSA Chris Woodruff
USA Richey Reneberg
AUS Grant Doyle
USA Michael Chang
USA Brian MacPhie
RSA Gary Muller
4–6, 7–6, 7–5BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
17 Feb[European Community Championships](1997-european-community-championships)
Antwerp, Belgium
Championship Series
Hard (i) – $875,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-european-community-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-european-community-championships-doubles)SUI Marc Rosset
6–2, 7–5, 6–4GBR Tim HenmanCZE Petr Korda
GER Marc-Kevin GoellnerBEL Filip Dewulf
BEL Dick Norman
ESP Francisco Clavet
CZE Martin Damm
RSA David Adams
FRA Olivier Delaître
3–6, 6–2, 6–1AUS Sandon Stolle
CZE Cyril Suk
[Kroger St. Jude International](1997-kroger-st-jude-international)
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Championship Series
Hard (i) – $700,000 – 48S/24D
[Singles](1997-kroger-st-jude-international-singles) – [Doubles](1997-kroger-st-jude-international-doubles)USA Michael Chang
6–3, 6–4AUS Todd WoodbridgeUSA Todd Martin
SWE Jonas BjörkmanUSA Richey Reneberg
NZL Brett Steven
NED Paul Haarhuis
USA Jeff Tarango
RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
6–2, 6–3USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
24 Feb[Advanta Championships](1997-advanta-championships)
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Championship Series
Hard (i) – $589,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-advanta-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-advanta-championships-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
5–7, 7–6(7–4), 6–3AUS Patrick RafterNED Sjeng Schalken
RSA Grant StaffordUSA Doug Flach
USA Jonathan Stark
ZIM Byron Black
AUS Sandon Stolle
CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
6–3, 6–3RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
[Italian Indoor](1997-italian-indoor)
Milan, Italy
Championship Series
Carpet (i) – $689,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-italian-indoor-singles) – [Doubles](1997-italian-indoor-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–2, 6–2ESP Sergi BrugueraGER David Prinosil
GER Nicolas KieferCZE Daniel Vacek
CZE Petr Korda
SVK Karol Kučera
FRA Arnaud Boetsch
ARG Pablo Albano
SWE Peter Nyborg
6–4, 7–6RSA David Adams
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Mar[ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament](1997-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
World Series
Carpet (i) – $725,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament-singles) – [Doubles](1997-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament-doubles)NED Richard Krajicek
7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5)CZE Daniel VacekCRO Goran Ivanišević
SWE Thomas EnqvistCZE Petr Korda
ITA Renzo Furlan
GER Alex Rădulescu
GER Michael Stich
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
7–6, 6–4BEL Libor Pimek
RSA Byron Talbot
[Franklin Templeton Classic](1997-franklin-templeton-classic)
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-franklin-templeton-classic-singles) – [Doubles](1997-franklin-templeton-classic-doubles)AUS Mark Philippoussis
6–4, 7–6(7–4)USA Richey RenebergUSA Chris Woodruff
SWE Jonas BjörkmanZIM Byron Black
ESP Carlos Moyá
ESP Albert Costa
FRA Jérôme Golmard
ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
6–3, 6–3SWE Jonas Björkman
USA Rick Leach
10 Mar[Newsweek Champions Cup](1997-newsweek-champions-cup-and-the-state-farm-evert-cup)
Indian Wells, California, USA
Super 9
Hard – $2,050,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-newsweek-champions-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1997-newsweek-champions-cup-doubles)USA Michael Chang
4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3CZE Bohdan UlihrachSWE Jonas Björkman
AUT Thomas MusterZIM Byron Black
ESP Alberto Berasategui
FRA Cédric Pioline
AUS Mark Philippoussis
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
7–5, 6–4AUS Mark Philippoussis
AUS Patrick Rafter
[Copenhagen Open](1997-copenhagen-open)
Copenhagen, Denmark
World Series
Carpet (i) – $203,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-copenhagen-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-copenhagen-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Johansson
6–4, 3–6, 6–2CZE Martin DammGER Lars Burgsmüller
SVK Karol KučeraESP Tomás Carbonell
SVK Ján Krošlák
FRA Guillaume Raoux
DEN Frederik Fetterlein
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
NZL Brett Steven
6–4, 6–2DEN Kenneth Carlsen
DEN Frederik Fetterlein
17 Mar
24 Mar[Lipton Championships](1997-lipton-championships)
Key Biscayne, Florida, USA
Super 9
Hard – $2,450,000 – 96S/48D
[Singles](1997-lipton-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-lipton-championships-men-s-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
7–6(8–6), 6–3, 6–1ESP Sergi BrugueraUSA Pete Sampras
USA Jim CourierGER Hendrik Dreekmann
UKR Andrei Medvedev
CRO Goran Ivanišević
SWE Jonas Björkman
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
7–6, 7–6BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
17 Mar[St. Petersburg Open](1997-st-petersburg-open)
St. Petersburg, Russia
World Series
Carpet (i) – $300,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-st-petersburg-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-st-petersburg-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Johansson
6–3, 6–4ITA Renzo FurlanGER Michael Stich
SVK Ján KrošlákDEN Kenneth Carlsen
FRA Olivier Delaître
SWE Magnus Norman
FRA Arnaud Clément
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
NZL Brett Steven
6–4, 6–3GER David Prinosil
CZE Daniel Vacek
24 Mar[Grand Prix Hassan II](1997-grand-prix-hassan-ii)
Casablanca, Morocco
World Series
Clay – $203,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-grand-prix-hassan-ii-singles) – [Doubles](1997-grand-prix-hassan-ii-doubles)MAR Hicham Arazi
3–6, 6–1, 6–2ARG Franco SquillariMAR Karim Alami
AUT Gilbert SchallerESP Fernando Vicente
MAR Younes El Aynaoui
ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
POR João Cunha-Silva
POR Nuno Marques
7–6, 6–2MAR Karim Alami
MAR Hicham Arazi
31 Mar[Davis Cup Quarterfinals](1997-davis-cup-world-group-quarterfinals)
Newport Beach, California, USA – hard
Adelaide, Australia – grass
Pesaro, Italy – carpet (i)
Växjö, Sweden – carpet (i)4–1
5–0
4–1
3–2

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Apr[Salem Open](1997-salem-open)
Hong Kong
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-salem-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-salem-open-doubles)USA Michael Chang
6–3, 6–3AUS Patrick RafterSWE Thomas Johansson
USA Brian MacPhieGER David Prinosil
USA Justin Gimelstob
AUS Todd Woodbridge
CAN Sébastien Lareau
CZE Martin Damm
CZE Daniel Vacek
6–3, 6–4GER Karsten Braasch
USA Jeff Tarango
[Estoril Open](1997-estoril-open)
Oeiras, Portugal
World Series
Clay – $600,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-estoril-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-estoril-open-men-s-doubles)ESP Àlex Corretja
6–3, 7–5ESP Francisco ClavetESP Javier Sánchez
ESP Félix MantillaAUT Gilbert Schaller
FRA Fabrice Santoro
ESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Carlos Moyá
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–2, 6–2ITA Andrea Gaudenzi
ITA Filippo Messori
[Gold Flake Open](1997-chennai-open)
Chennai, India
World Series
Hard – $405,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-chennai-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-chennai-open-doubles)SWE Mikael Tillström
6–4, 4–6, 7–5GER Alex RădulescuROU Andrei Pavel
FRA Gérard SolvèsSWE Magnus Norman
USA Jonathan Stark
USA MaliVai Washington
GER Rainer Schüttler
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
7–6, 7–5UZB Oleg Ogorodov
ISR Eyal Ran
14 Apr[Open SEAT Godó](1997-torneo-godo)
Barcelona, Spain
Championship Series
Clay – $825,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-torneo-godo-singles) – [Doubles](1997-torneo-godo-doubles)ESP Albert Costa
7–5, 6–4, 6–4ESP Albert PortasESP Carlos Moyá
ESP Alberto BerasateguiFRA Cédric Pioline
UKR Andrei Medvedev
MAR Karim Alami
BRA Fernando Meligeni
ESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Jordi Burillo
6–3, 7–5ARG Pablo Albano
ESP Àlex Corretja
[Japan Open](1997-japan-open-tennis-championships)
Tokyo, Japan
Championship Series
Hard – $935,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-japan-open-tennis-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-japan-open-tennis-championships-men-s-doubles)NED Richard Krajicek
6–2, 3–6, 6–1FRA Lionel RouxAUS Patrick Rafter
SWE Thomas JohanssonGER David Prinosil
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
CZE Martin Damm
CZE Martin Damm
CZE Daniel Vacek
2–6, 6–2, 7–6USA Justin Gimelstob
AUS Patrick Rafter
21 Apr[Monte Carlo Open](1997-monte-carlo-open)
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Super 9
Clay – $2,050,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-monte-carlo-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-monte-carlo-open-doubles)CHI Marcelo Ríos
6–4, 6–3, 6–3ESP Àlex CorretjaESP Carlos Moyá
FRA Fabrice SantoroSWE Magnus Larsson
NED Richard Krajicek
NOR Christian Ruud
ESP Carlos Costa
USA Donald Johnson
USA Francisco Montana
7–6, 2–6, 7–6NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
[U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships](1997-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships)
Orlando, Florida
World Series
Clay – $264,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships-doubles)USA Michael Chang
4–6, 6–2, 6–1RSA Grant StaffordAUS Jason Stoltenberg
USA Chris WoodruffZIM Byron Black
URU Marcelo Filippini
USA Alex O'Brien
BRA Fernando Meligeni
USA Mark Merklein
USA Vincent Spadea
6–4, 4–6, 6–4USA Alex O'Brien
USA Jeff Salzenstein
28 Apr[Paegas Czech Open](1997-paegas-czech-open)
Prague, Czech Republic
World Series
Clay – $340,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-paegas-czech-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-paegas-czech-open-doubles)FRA Cédric Pioline
6–2, 5–7, 7–6(7–4)CZE Bohdan UlihrachESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
FRA Fabrice SantoroGER Marcello Craca
AUS Richard Fromberg
ESP Albert Portas
CHI Marcelo Ríos
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
6–1, 6–1CZE Petr Luxa
CZE David Škoch
[AT&T Challenge](1997-at-t-challenge)
Atlanta, GA, USA
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-at-t-challenge-singles)URU Marcelo Filippini
7–6(7–2), 6–4AUS Jason StoltenbergSWE Magnus Norman
USA Chris WoodruffBRA Fernando Meligeni
CZE Petr Korda
AUT Gilbert Schaller
AUS Sandon Stolle
SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
6–2, 7–6USA Scott Davis
USA Kelly Jones
[BMW Open](1997-bmw-open)
Munich, Germany
World Series
Clay – $400,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-bmw-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-bmw-open-doubles)AUS Mark Philippoussis
7–6(7–3), 1–6, 6–4ESP Àlex CorretjaCZE Slava Doseděl
SUI Marc RossetITA Andrea Gaudenzi
DEN Frederik Fetterlein
GER Martin Sinner
ESP Carlos Moyá
ARG Pablo Albano
ESP Àlex Corretja
3–6, 7–5, 6–2GER Karsten Braasch
GER Jens Knippschild

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 May[ATP German Open](1997-atp-german-open)
Hamburg, Germany
Super 9
Clay – $2,050,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-atp-german-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-atp-german-open-doubles)UKR Andrei Medvedev
6–0, 6–4, 6–2ESP Félix MantillaGER Tommy Haas
RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovMAR Hicham Arazi
ESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Sergi Bruguera
ESP Albert Costa
ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
6–3, 7–6GBR Neil Broad
RSA Piet Norval
[America's Red Clay Championships](1997-international-tennis-championships)
Coral Springs, Florida, USA
World Series
Clay – $245,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-international-tennis-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-international-tennis-championships-doubles)AUS Jason Stoltenberg
6–0, 2–6, 7–5SWE Jonas BjörkmanUSA Steve Campbell
BEL Johan Van HerckESP Juan Albert Viloca
ARM Sargis Sargsian
USA David Witt
AUS Mark Woodforde
USA Dave Randall
USA Greg Van Emburgh
6–7, 6–2, 7–6USA Luke Jensen
USA Murphy Jensen
12 May[Italian Open](1997-italian-open-tennis)
Rome, Italy
Super 9
Clay – $2,050,000 – 64S/32D
[Singles](1997-italian-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-italian-open-men-s-doubles)ESP Àlex Corretja
7–5, 7–5, 6–3CHI Marcelo RíosESP Alberto Berasategui
CRO Goran IvaniševićUSA Jim Courier
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
AUS Scott Draper
MAR Karim Alami
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
6–3, 4–6, 7–5ZIM Byron Black
USA Alex O'Brien
19 May[Raifeissen Grand Prix](1997-raifeissen-grand-prix)
St. Poelten, Austria
World Series
Clay – $400,000 – 32S/16DURU Marcelo Filippini
7–6(7–2), 6–2AUS Patrick RafterSWE Magnus Norman
SVK Dominik HrbatýAUT Thomas Muster
NED Sjeng Schalken
SWE Tomas Nydahl
MAR Karim Alami
USA Kyle Jones
USA Scott Melville
6–2, 7–6USA Luke Jensen
USA Murphy Jensen
World Team Cup
Düsseldorf, Germany – claySpain
3–0AUS Australia
26 May
2 Jun[French Open](1997-french-open)
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $5,544,184 – 128S/64D/48XD
[Singles](1997-french-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-french-open-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1997-french-open-mixed-doubles)BRA Gustavo Kuerten
6–3, 6–4, 6–2ESP Sergi BrugueraBEL Filip Dewulf
AUS Patrick RafterSWE Magnus Norman
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
ESP Galo Blanco
MAR Hicham Arazi
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
7–6, 4–6, 6–3AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
JPN Rika Hiraki
6–4, 6–1USA Patrick Galbraith
USA Lisa Raymond

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jun[Gerry Weber Open](1997-gerry-weber-open)
Halle, Germany
World Series
Grass – $875,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-gerry-weber-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-gerry-weber-open-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–6(7–2), 6–7(5–7), 7–6(9–7)CZE Petr KordaGER Boris Becker
NED Paul HaarhuisGER Michael Stich
USA Jeff Tarango
USA Richey Reneberg
AUT Thomas Muster
GER Karsten Braasch
GER Michael Stich
7–6, 6–3RSA David Adams
RSA Marius Barnard
[Stella Artois Championships](1997-stella-artois-championships)
London, Great Britain
World Series
Hard – $675,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-stella-artois-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-stella-artois-championships-doubles)AUS Mark Philippoussis
7–5, 6–3CRO Goran IvaniševićSWE Jonas Björkman
GBR Greg RusedskiUSA Pete Sampras
GER Jens Knippschild
FRA Jérôme Golmard
AUS Patrick Rafter
AUS Mark Philippoussis
AUS Patrick Rafter
6–2, 4–6, 7–5AUS Sandon Stolle
CZE Cyril Suk
[Internazionali di Carisbo](1997-internazionali-di-carisbo)
Bologna, Italy
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-internazionali-di-carisbo-singles) – [Doubles](1997-internazionali-di-carisbo-doubles)ESP Félix Mantilla
4–6, 6–2, 6–1BRA Gustavo KuertenITA Marzio Martelli
MAR Karim AlamiESP Alberto Berasategui
MAR Hicham Arazi
ITA Andrea Gaudenzi
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–2, 7–5USA Dave Randall
USA Jack Waite
16 Jun[Nottingham Open](1997-nottingham-open)
Nottingham, Great Britain
World Series
Grass – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-nottingham-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-nottingham-open-doubles)GBR Greg Rusedski
6–4, 7–5SVK Karol KučeraGBR Tim Henman
AUS Sandon StolleAUS Scott Draper
RSA Grant Stafford
AUS Jason Stoltenberg
USA Alex O'Brien
RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
4–6, 7–6, 7–6GBR Danny Sapsford
GBR Chris Wilkinson
[Heineken Trophy](1997-heineken-trophy)
Rosmalen, The Netherlands
World Series
Grass – $475,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-heineken-trophy-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-heineken-trophy-men-s-doubles)NED Richard Krajicek
6–4, 7–6(9–7)FRA Guillaume RaouxUSA Michael Chang
SWE Jonas BjörkmanESP Francisco Clavet
CZE Martin Damm
NED Fernon Wibier
NED Sjeng Schalken
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–4, 7–5USA Trevor Kronemann
AUS David Macpherson
23 Jun
30 Jun[The Championships, Wimbledon](1997-wimbledon-championships)
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $5,445,815 – 128S/64D/64XD
[Singles](1997-wimbledon-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-wimbledon-championships-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1997-wimbledon-championships-mixed-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–4, 6–2, 6–4FRA Cédric PiolineAUS Todd Woodbridge
GER Michael StichGER Boris Becker
GER Nicolas Kiefer
GBR Tim Henman
GBR Greg Rusedski
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
7–6(7–4), 7–6(9–7), 5–7, 6–3NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
CZE Cyril Suk
CZE Helena Suková
4–6, 6–3, 6–4RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
LAT Larisa Neiland

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Jul[Swiss Open](1997-swiss-open)
Gstaad, Switzerland
World Series
Clay – $525,000 – 32S/16DESP Félix Mantilla
6–1, 6–4, 6–4ESP Juan Albert VilocaRSA Wayne Ferreira
ESP Àlex CorretjaSUI Marc Rosset
ESP Javier Sánchez
GER Nicolas Kiefer
ESP Alberto Berasategui
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
4–6, 7–6, 6–3USA Trevor Kronemann
AUS Macpherson
[Hall of Fame Tennis Championships](1997-hall-of-fame-tennis-championships)
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
World Series
Grass – $255,000 – 32S/16DARM Sargis Sargsian
7–6(7–0), 4–6, 7–5NZL Brett StevenIND Leander Paes
RSA Grant StaffordGER Alex Rădulescu
AUS Sandon Stolle
USA David Wheaton
AUS Mark Woodforde
USA Justin Gimelstob
NZL Brett Steven
6–3, 6–4USA Kent Kinnear
MKD Aleksandar Kitinov
[Swedish Open](1997-swedish-open)
Båstad, Sweden
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-swedish-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-swedish-open-doubles)SWE Magnus Norman
7–5, 6–2ESP Juan Antonio MarínESP Carlos Costa
SVK Karol KučeraSWE Patrik Fredriksson
USA Jeff Tarango
SWE Magnus Larsson
SWE Tomas Nydahl
SWE Nicklas Kulti
SWE Mikael Tillström
6–0, 6–3SWE Magnus Gustafsson
SWE Magnus Larsson
14 Jul[Mercedes Cup](1997-mercedes-cup)
Stuttgart, Germany
Championship Series
Clay – $915,000 – 48S/24D
[Singles](1997-mercedes-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1997-mercedes-cup-doubles)ESP Àlex Corretja
6–2, 7–5SVK Karol KučeraESP Albert Portas
ESP Albert CostaESP Félix Mantilla
ESP Sergi Bruguera
ESP Alberto Berasategui
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–4, 6–4USA Donald Johnson
USA Francisco Montana
[Legg Mason Tennis Classic](1997-legg-mason-tennis-classic)
Washington, D.C., USA
Championship Series
Hard – $550,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-legg-mason-tennis-classic-singles) – [Doubles](1997-legg-mason-tennis-classic-doubles)USA Michael Chang
5–7, 6–2, 6–1CZE Petr KordaNZL Brett Steven
USA David WheatonAUS Scott Draper
GER Rainer Schüttler
USA Vincent Spadea
GER Tommy Haas
USA Luke Jensen
USA Murphy Jensen
6–4, 6–4RSA Neville Godwin
NED Fernon Wibier
21 Jul[Infiniti Open](1997-infiniti-open)
Los Angeles, CA, USA
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16DUSA Jim Courier
6–4, 6–4SWE Thomas EnqvistCRO Goran Ivanišević
FRA Guillaume RaouxZIM Byron Black
NED Richard Krajicek
AUS Mark Philippoussis
DEN Kenneth Carlsen
CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
7–6, 6–4IND Mahesh Bhupathi
USA Rick Leach
[Croatia Open Umag](1997-croatia-open-umag)
Umag, Croatia
World Series
Clay – $375,000 – 32S/16DESP Félix Mantilla
6–3, 7–5ESP Sergi BrugueraESP Alberto Martín
ESP Carlos MoyáNED Paul Haarhuis
ESP Javier Sánchez
SVK Dominik Hrbatý
ESP Albert Portas
ROU Dinu Pescariu
ITA Davide Sanguinetti
7–6, 6–4SVK Dominik Hrbatý
SVK Karol Kučera
[Generali Open](1997-generali-open)
Kitzbühel, Austria
World Series
Clay – $500,000 – 48S/24DBEL Filip Dewulf
7–6(7–2), 6–4, 6–1ESP Julián AlonsoCZE Slava Doseděl
ESP Galo BlancoURU Marcelo Filippini
ARG Hernán Gumy
AUT Stefan Koubek
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
AUS Wayne Arthurs
AUS Richard Fromberg
6–4, 6–3AUT Thomas Buchmayer
AUT Thomas Strengberger
28 Jul[du Maurier Open](1997-du-maurier-open)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Super 9
Hard – $2,050,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-du-maurier-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-du-maurier-open-men-s-doubles)USA Chris Woodruff
7–5, 4–6, 6–3BRA Gustavo KuertenUSA Michael Chang
RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovNED Richard Krajicek
FRA Fabrice Santoro
SWE Thomas Enqvist
AUS Mark Philippoussis
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
7–6, 6–3CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
[Dutch Open](1997-dutch-open-tennis)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
World Series
Clay – $475,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-dutch-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-dutch-open-doubles)CZE Slava Doseděl
7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5), 6–7(4–7), 6–2ESP Carlos MoyáSWE Magnus Norman
URU Marcelo FilippiniESP Francisco Clavet
NOR Christian Ruud
ESP Javier Sánchez
NED John Van Lottum
AUS Paul Kilderry
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
3–6, 7–5, 7–6AUS Andrew Kratzmann
BEL Libor Pimek

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Aug[Great American Insurance ATP Championships](1997-great-american-insurance-atp-championships)
Mason, Ohio, USA
Super 9
Hard – $2,050,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-great-american-insurance-atp-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-great-american-insurance-atp-championships-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–3, 6–4AUT Thomas MusterESP Albert Costa
USA Michael ChangRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
ESP Sergi Bruguera
NED Jan Siemerink
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
7–6, 4–6, 6–4AUS Mark Philippoussis
AUS Patrick Rafter
[Internazionali di Tennis di San Marino](1997-internazionali-di-tennis-di-san-marino)
San Marino, San Marino
World Series
Clay – $275,000 – 32S/16DESP Félix Mantilla
6–4, 6–1SWE Magnus GustafssonSVK Dominik Hrbatý
ESP Carlos CostaNOR Christian Ruud
ROU Adrian Voinea
ESP Javier Sánchez
ROU Andrei Pavel
ITA Cristian Brandi
ITA Filippo Messori
7–5, 6–4USA Brandon Coupe
MEX David Roditi
11 Aug[RCA Championships](1997-rca-championships)
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Championship Series
Hard – $915,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-rca-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-rca-championships-doubles)SWE Jonas Björkman
6–3, 7–6(7–3)ESP Carlos MoyáRSA Wayne Ferreira
AUS Mark WoodfordeSWE Magnus Larsson
CZE Jiří Novák
USA Andre Agassi
USA Tommy Ho
AUS Michael Tebbutt
SWE Mikael Tillström
6–3, 6–2SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
[Pilot Pen International](1997-pilot-pen-international)
New Haven, CT, USA
Championship Series
Hard – $915,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1997-pilot-pen-international-singles) – [Doubles](1997-pilot-pen-international-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–6(7–4), 6–4AUS Patrick RafterCZE Petr Korda
GBR Greg RusedskiGBR Tim Henman
USA David Wheaton
NED Richard Krajicek
ESP Sergi Bruguera
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
6–4, 6–7, 6–2CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
18 Aug[Waldbaum's Hamlet Cup](1997-waldbaum-s-hamlet-cup)
Long Island, NY, USA
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-waldbaum-s-hamlet-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1997-waldbaum-s-hamlet-cup-doubles)ESP Carlos Moyá
6–4, 7–6(7–1)AUS Patrick RafterSWE Thomas Enqvist
ESP Julian AlonsoUSA Michael Chang
USA Richey Reneberg
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
CRO Goran Ivanišević
RSA Marcos Ondruska
GER David Prinosil
6–4, 6–4USA Mark Keil
USA T. J. Middleton
[MFS Pro Tennis Championships](1997-mfs-pro-tennis-championships)
Boston, MA, USA
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-mfs-pro-tennis-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1997-mfs-pro-tennis-championships-doubles)NED Sjeng Schalken
7–5, 6–3CHI Marcelo RíosESP Albert Costa
USA Jeff TarangoESP Àlex Corretja
BEL Johan Van Herck
GBR Greg Rusedski
ARG Hernán Gumy
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–4, 6–2USA Dave Randall
USA Jack Waite
25 Aug
1 Sep[US Open](1997-us-open-tennis)
New York City, USA
Grand Slam
Hard – $5,152,000 – 128S/64D/32XD
[Singles](1997-us-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-us-open-men-s-doubles) – [Mixed doubles](1997-us-open-mixed-doubles)AUS Patrick Rafter
6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5GBR Greg RusedskiSWE Jonas Björkman
USA Michael ChangCZE Petr Korda
NED Richard Krajicek
SWE Magnus Larsson
CHI Marcelo Ríos
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
7–6, 6–3SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
USA Rick Leach
NED Manon Bollegraf
3–6, 7–5, 7–6 (7–3)ARG Pablo Albano
ARG Mercedes Paz

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Sep[Marbella Open](1997-marbella-open)
Marbella, Spain
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-marbella-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-marbella-open-doubles)ESP Albert Costa
6–3, 6–2ESP Alberto BerasateguiESP Galo Blanco
SVK Dominik HrbatýITA Andrea Gaudenzi
ESP Francisco Roig
MAR Karim Alami
ESP Julian Alonso
MAR Karim Alami
ESP Julian Alonso
4–6, 6–3, 6–0ESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Jordi Burillo
[Samsung Open](1997-bournemouth-international)
Bournemouth, Great Britain
World Series
Clay – $375,000 – 32S/16DESP Félix Mantilla
6–2, 6–2ESP Carlos MoyáGBR Greg Rusedski
RSA Marcos OndruskaITA Davide Scala
ARG Lucas Arnold Ker
ESP Jacobo Díaz
BEL Christophe Van Garsse
USA Kent Kinnear
MKD Aleksandar Kitinov
7–6, 6–2ESP Alberto Martín
GBR Chris Wilkinson
[President's Cup](1997-tashkent-open)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
World Series
Hard – $328,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-president-s-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1997-president-s-cup-doubles)GBR Tim Henman
7–6(7–2), 6–4SUI Marc RossetRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
ESP Francisco ClavetRUS Andrei Stoliarov
MAR Hicham Arazi
ESP Javier Sánchez
USA Vincent Spadea
ITA Vincenzo Santopadre
USA Vincent Spadea
6–4, 6–7, 6–0MAR Hicham Arazi
ISR Eyal Ran
15 Sep[Davis Cup Semifinals](1997-davis-cup-world-group-semifinals)
Washington, D.C., United States – hard
Norrköping, Sweden – carpet (i)4–1
4–1
22 Sep[Grand Prix de Toulouse](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse)
Toulouse, France
World Series
Hard (i) – $375,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse-singles) – [Doubles](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse-doubles)GER Nicolas Kiefer
7–5, 5–7, 6–4AUS Mark PhilippoussisUSA Vincent Spadea
GER Alex RădulescuUSA Justin Gimelstob
FRA Arnaud Clément
GER Tommy Haas
FRA Guillaume Raoux
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–3, 7–6FRA Jean-Philippe Fleurian
BLR Max Mirnyi
[Romanian Open](1997-romanian-open)
Bucharest, Romania
World Series
Clay – $475,000 – 32S/16DAUS Richard Fromberg
6–1, 7–6(7–2)ITA Andrea GaudenziGER Marc-Kevin Goellner
ESP Francisco ClavetESP Carlos Costa
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
ESP Albert Portas
ESP Javier Sánchez
ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
7–5, 7–5NED Hendrik Jan Davids
ARG Daniel Orsanic
Grand Slam Cup
Munich, Germany
Grand Slam Cup
Carpet (i) – $6,000,000 – 16SUSA Pete Sampras
6–2, 6–4, 7–5AUS Patrick RafterGBR Greg Rusedski
CZE Petr KordaSWE Jonas Björkman
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
FRA Cédric Pioline
CHI Marcelo Ríos
29 Sep[Nokia Open](1997-nokia-open)
Beijing, China
World Series
Hard (i) – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-nokia-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-nokia-open-doubles)USA Jim Courier
7–6(12–10), 3–6, 6–3SWE Magnus GustafssonSWE Thomas Johansson
DEN Kenneth CarlsenSVK Ján Krošlák
ITA Gianluca Pozzi
ZIM Byron Black
USA Alex O'Brien
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
7–5, 7–6USA Jim Courier
USA Alex O'Brien
[Swiss Indoors](1997-davidoff-swiss-indoors)
Basel, Switzerland
World Series
Carpet (i) – $975,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-davidoff-swiss-indoors-singles) – [Doubles](1997-davidoff-swiss-indoors-doubles)GBR Greg Rusedski
6–3, 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–3)AUS Mark PhilippoussisGBR Tim Henman
CZE Petr KordaRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
SWE Magnus Norman
SWE Thomas Enqvist
FRA Lionel Roux
GBR Tim Henman
SUI Marc Rosset
7–6, 6–7, 7–6GER Karsten Braasch
USA Jim Grabb
[Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia](1997-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia)
Palermo, Italy
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia-singles) – [Doubles](1997-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia-doubles)ESP Alberto Berasategui
6–4, 6–2SVK Dominik HrbatýESP Àlex Corretja
ESP Javier SánchezESP Francisco Clavet
ESP Albert Portas
URU Marcelo Filippini
MAR Karim Alami
AUS Andrew Kratzmann
BEL Libor Pimek
3–6, 6–3, 7–6NED Hendrik Jan Davids
ARG Daniel Orsanic

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 OctHeineken Open
Singapore, Singapore
Championship Series
Carpet (i) – $550,000 – 32S/16DSWE Magnus Gustafsson
4–6, 6–3, 6–3GER Nicolas KieferSWE Thomas Johansson
SWE Mikael TillströmUSA Jonathan Stark
USA Jim Courier
CZE Martin Damm
CHI Marcelo Ríos
IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander Paes
6–4, 6–4USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
[CA-TennisTrophy](1997-ca-tennistrophy)
Vienna, Austria
Championship Series
Carpet (i) – $675,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-ca-tennistrophy-singles) – [Doubles](1997-ca-tennistrophy-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
3–6, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–4), 6–2, 6–3GBR Greg RusedskiGBR Tim Henman
NED Richard KrajicekSVK Karol Kučera
USA Todd Martin
CZE Bohdan Ulihrach
SWE Magnus Larsson
RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
6–3, 6–4GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
GER David Prinosil
13 Oct[IPB Czech Indoor](1997-ipb-czech-indoor)
Ostrava, Czech Republic
World Series
Carpet (i) – $975,000 – 32S/16DSVK Karol Kučera
6–2 retiredSWE Magnus NormanCRO Goran Ivanišević
AUT Thomas MusterCZE Jiří Novák
CZE Bohdan Ulihrach
ITA Diego Nargiso
ESP Sergi Bruguera
CZE Jiří Novák
CZE David Rikl
6–2, 6–4USA Donald Johnson
USA Francisco Montana
[Grand Prix de Lyon](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon)
Lyon, France
World Series
Carpet (i) – $725,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon-singles) – [Doubles](1997-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon-doubles)FRA Fabrice Santoro
6–4, 6–4GER Tommy HaasAUS Mark Philippoussis
RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovFRA Cédric Pioline
ESP Félix Mantilla
SWE Thomas Enqvist
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
3–6, 6–2, 6–4FRA Olivier Delaître
FRA Fabrice Santoro
20 Oct[Eurocard Open](1997-eurocard-open)
Stuttgart, Germany
Super 9
Carpet (i) – $2,050,000 – 48S/24D
[Singles](1997-eurocard-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-eurocard-open-doubles)CZE Petr Korda
7–6(8–6), 6–2, 6–4NED Richard KrajicekSWE Jonas Björkman
AUS Patrick RafterSWE Magnus Larsson
GER Nicolas Kiefer
USA Todd Martin
CHI Marcelo Ríos
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–3, 6–3USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
[Abierto Mexicano de Tenis](1997-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis)
Mexico City, Mexico
World Series
Clay – $305,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis-singles) – [Doubles](1997-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis-doubles)ESP Francisco Clavet
6–4, 7–6(9–7)ESP Juan Albert VilocaECU Nicolás Lapentti
BRA Fernando MeligeniBRA André Sá
ESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
ARG Lucas Arnold Ker
ESP Juan Antonio Marín
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
ARG Daniel Orsanic
4–6, 6–3, 7–6MEX Luis Herrera
MEX Mariano Sánchez
27 Oct[Paris Open](1997-paris-open)
Paris, France
Super 9
Carpet (i) – $2,300,000 – 48S/24D
[Singles](1997-paris-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-paris-open-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1SWE Jonas BjörkmanRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
SWE Thomas EnqvistAUT Thomas Muster
GBR Greg Rusedski
NED Richard Krajicek
FRA Guillaume Raoux
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–2, 7–6USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
[Cerveza Club Colombian Open](1997-cerveza-club-colombian-open)
Bogotá, Colombia
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16DESP Francisco Clavet
6–3, 6–3ECU Nicolás LapenttiITA Davide Sanguinetti
USA Vincent SpadeaESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
ESP Jordi Burillo
ESP Carlos Costa
BRA Fernando Meligeni
ARG Luis Lobo
BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–1, 6–3MAR Karim Alami
VEN Maurice Ruah

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Nov[Chevrolet Cup](1997-chevrolet-cup)
Santiago, Chile
World Series
Clay – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-chevrolet-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1997-chevrolet-cup-doubles)ESP Julian Alonso
6–2, 6–1CHI Marcelo RíosURU Marcelo Filippini
ESP Jordi BurilloBRA Fernando Meligeni
CZE Radomír Vašek
ARG Mariano Puerta
GER Oliver Gross
NED Hendrik Jan Davids
AUS Andrew Kratzmann
7–6, 5–7, 6–4ESP Julian Alonso
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
[Kremlin Cup](1997-kremlin-cup)
Moscow, Russia
World Series
Carpet (i) – $1,125,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-kremlin-cup-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1997-kremlin-cup-men-s-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–6(7–2), 6–4CZE Petr KordaCAN Daniel Nestor
ZIM Wayne BlackARM Sargis Sargsian
CZE Martin Damm
CZE Daniel Vacek
USA Alex O'Brien
CZE Martin Damm
CZE Cyril Suk
6–4, 6–3RSA David Adams
FRA Fabrice Santoro
[Stockholm Open](1997-stockholm-open)
Stockholm, Sweden
World Series
Carpet (i) – $800,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1997-stockholm-open-singles) – [Doubles](1997-stockholm-open-doubles)SWE Jonas Björkman
3–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–2, 6–4NED Jan SiemerinkAUS Patrick Rafter
GBR Greg RusedskiGBR Tim Henman
SVK Karol Kučera
FRA Cédric Pioline
SWE Magnus Larsson
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
USA Richey Reneberg
6–3, 3–6, 7–6RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
10 Nov[ATP Tour World Championships Singles](1997-atp-tour-world-championships)
Hanover, Germany
ATP Tour World Championships
Hard (i) – $3,300,000 – 8S (RR)
[Singles](1997-atp-tour-world-championships-singles)USA Pete Sampras
6–3, 6–2, 6–2RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovSWE Jonas Björkman
ESP Carlos MoyáAUS Patrick Rafter
GBR Greg Rusedski
AUT Thomas Muster
ESP Sergi Bruguera
GBR Tim Henman
USA Michael Chang
17 Nov[ATP Tour World Championships Doubles](1997-atp-tour-world-championships)
Hartford, CT, USA
ATP Tour World Championships
Carpet (i) – $500,000 – 8D (RR)
[Doubles](1997-atp-tour-world-championships-doubles)USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
6–3, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)IND Mahesh Bhupathi
IND Leander PaesAUS Todd Woodbridge / AUS Mark Woodforde
NED Jacco Eltingh / NED Paul Haarhuis
24 Nov[Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final](1997-davis-cup)
Gothenburg, Sweden – carpet (i)
5–0

ATP rankings

As of 30 December 1996RkNameNation
1Pete SamprasUSA
2Michael ChangUSA
3Goran IvaniševićCRO
4Yevgeny KafelnikovRUS
5Thomas MusterAUT
6Boris BeckerGER
7Richard KrajicekNED
8Andre AgassiUSA
9Thomas EnqvistSWE
10Wayne FerreiraRSA
11Marcelo RíosCHI
12Todd MartinUSA
13Albert CostaESP
14Stefan EdbergSWE
15Jim CourierUSA
16Magnus GustafssonSWE
17Jan SiemerinkNED
18Félix MantillaESP
19Michael StichGER
20Alberto BerasateguiESP

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Year-end rankings 1997 (29 December 1997)RkNameNationPointsHighLowChange
1Pete SamprasUSA454711
2Patrick RafterAUS321026361
3Michael ChangUSA3189241
4Jonas BjörkmanSWE294946561
5Yevgeny KafelnikovRUS26903111
6Greg RusedskiGBR261745641
7Carlos MoyáESP250852821
8Sergi BrugueraESP236766658
9Thomas MusterAUT23532124
10Marcelo RíosCHI23176131
11Richard KrajicekNED22995194
12Àlex CorretjaESP227542613
13Petr KordaCZE226183421
14Gustavo KuertenBRA221588973
15Goran IvaniševićCRO217623812
16Félix MantillaESP211011192
17Tim HenmanGBR192914247
18Mark PhilippoussisAUS1809134211
19Albert CostaESP17789236
20Cédric PiolineFRA153420462

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Statistical information

List of players and singles titles won:

  • ESP Julian Alonso – Santiago (1)
  • MAR Hicham Arazi – Casablanca (1)
  • ESP Alberto Berasategui – Palermo (1)
  • SWE Jonas Björkman – Auckland, Indianapolis, Stockholm (3)
  • USA Michael Chang – Memphis, Indian Wells Masters, Hong Kong, Orlando, Washington, D.C. (5)
  • ESP Francisco Clavet – Mexico City, Bogotá (2)
  • ESP Àlex Corretja – Estoril, Rome Masters, Stuttgart (3)
  • ESP Albert Costa – Barcelona, Marbella (2)
  • USA Jim Courier – Doha, Los Angeles, Beijing (3)
  • BEL Filip Dewulf – Kitzbühel (1)
  • CZE Slava Doseděl – Amsterdam (1)
  • SWE Thomas Enqvist – Marseille (1)
  • URU Marcelo Filippini – Atlanta, St. Poelten (2)
  • AUS Richard Fromberg – Bucharest (1)
  • SWE Magnus Gustafsson – Singapore (1)
  • GBR Tim Henman – Sydney, Tashkent (2)
  • CRO Goran Ivanišević – Zagreb, Milan, Vienna (3)
  • SWE Thomas Johansson – Copenhagen, St. Petersburg (2)
  • RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov – Halle, New Haven, Moscow (3)
  • GER Nicolas Kiefer – Toulouse (1)
  • CZE Petr Korda – Stuttgart Masters (1)
  • SVK Ján Krošlák – Shanghai (1)
  • SVK Karol Kučera – Ostrava (1)
  • BRA Gustavo Kuerten – French Open
  • NED Richard Krajicek – Rotterdam, Tokyo, Rosmalen (3)
  • ESP Félix Mantilla – Bologna, Gstaad, Umag, San Marino, Bournemouth (5)
  • UKR Andrei Medvedev – Hamburg Masters (1)
  • ESP Carlos Moyá – Long Island (1)
  • AUT Thomas Muster – Dubai, Miami Masters (2)
  • SWE Magnus Norman – Båstad (1)
  • AUS Mark Philippoussis – Scottsdale, Munich, London (3)
  • FRA Cédric Pioline – Prague (1)
  • AUS Patrick Rafter – US Open (1)
  • CHI Marcelo Ríos – Monte Carlo Masters (1)
  • SUI Marc Rosset – Antwerp (1)
  • GBR Greg Rusedski – Nottingham, Basel (2)
  • USA Pete Sampras – Australian Open, San Jose, Philadelphia, Wimbledon, Cincinnati Masters, Paris Masters, Season-Ending Championships, Grand Slam Cup (8)
  • FRA Fabrice Santoro – Lyon (1)
  • ARM Sargis Sargsian – Newport (1)
  • NED Sjeng Schalken – Boston (1)
  • AUS Jason Stoltenberg – Coral Springs (1)
  • SWE Mikael Tillström – Chennai (1)
  • AUS Todd Woodbridge – Adelaide (1)
  • USA Chris Woodruff – Canada Masters (1)

Titles won by nation:

  • USA 16 (Doha, Australian Open, San Jose, Memphis, Philadelphia, Indian Wells Masters, Hong Kong, Orlando, Wimbledon, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Canada Masters, Cincinnati Masters, Beijing, Paris Masters, Season-Ending Championships)
  • ESP 15 (Estoril, Barcelona, Rome Masters, Bologna, Gstaad, Stuttgart, Umag, San Marino, Long Island, Marbella, Bournemouth, Palermo, Mexico City, Bogotá, Santiago)
  • SWE 9 (Auckland, Marseille, Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, Chennai, Båstad, Indianapolis, Singapore, Stockholm)
  • AUS 7 (Adelaide, Scottsdale, Munich, Coral Springs, London, US Open, Bucharest)
  • GBR 4 (Sydney, Nottingham, Tashkent, Basel)
  • NED 4 (Rotterdam, Tokyo, Rosmalen, Boston)
  • CRO 3 (Zagreb, Milan, Vienna)
  • RUS 3 (Halle, New Haven, Moscow)
  • AUT 2 (Dubai, Miami Masters)
  • CZE 2 (Amsterdam, Stuttgart Masters)
  • FRA 2 (Prague, Lyon)
  • SVK 2 (Shanghai, Ostrava)
  • URU 2 (Atlanta, St. Poelten)
  • ARM 1 (Newport)
  • BEL 1 (Kitzbühel)
  • BRA 1 (French Open)
  • CHI 1 (Monte Carlo Masters)
  • GER 1 (Toulouse)
  • MAR 1 (Casablanca)
  • SUI 1 (Antwerp)
  • UKR 1 (Hamburg Masters)

The following players won their first career title:

  • ESP Julian Alonso – Santiago
  • MAR Hicham Arazi – Casablanca
  • SWE Jonas Björkman – Auckland
  • GBR Tim Henman – Sydney
  • SWE Thomas Johansson – Copenhagen
  • GER Nicolas Kiefer – Toulouse
  • BRA Gustavo Kuerten – French Open
  • SWE Magnus Norman – Båstad
  • FRA Fabrice Santoro – Lyon
  • ARM Sargis Sargsian – Newport
  • SWE Mikael Tillström – Chennai
  • USA Chris Woodruff – Canada Masters

References

References

  1. "ATP Year-end top 20". ATP.
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