| Singles | |
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| 1997 Dubai Tennis Championships | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–5, 7–6 (7–3) |
Goran Ivanišević was the defending champion but lost in the final 7–5, 7–6 (7–3) against Thomas Muster.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.