| Singles | |
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| 1997 Kroger St. Jude International | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 6–4 |
Pete Sampras was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Michael Chang won in the final 6–3, 6–4 against Todd Woodbridge.
All sixteen seeds received a bye to the second round.