1997 Paris Open

The 1997 Paris Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 26th edition of the Paris Masters, and was part of the ATP Super 9 of the 1997 ATP Tour. It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 27 October through 3 November 1997. First-seeded Pete Sampras won the singles title.

1997 Paris Open
Date27 October – 2 November
Edition26th
CategoryATP Super 9
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money$2,300,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoors
LocationParis, France
VenuePalais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Champions
Singles
Pete Sampras [1]
Doubles
Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis [2]

Finals

Singles

Pete Sampras defeated Jonas Björkman 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1

  • It was Pete Sampras' 7th title of the year and his 51st overall. It was his 2nd Masters title of the year, and 9th overall.

Doubles

Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis defeated Rick Leach / Jonathan Stark 6–2, 7–6

References

  1. "1997 Paris – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1997 Paris – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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