| Men's Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1997 Japan Open Tennis Championships | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 |
| Draw | 56 (7Q / 5WC) |
| Seeds | 16 |
Pete Sampras was the defending champion, but did not participate.
Richard Krajicek won the title, defeating Lionel Roux 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 in the final.
The top eight seeds received a bye into the second round.