| Singles | |
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| 1997 Newsweek Champions Cup | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 |
Michael Chang was the defending champion and won in the final 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 against Bohdan Ulihrach.
The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.