1997 Shanghai Open

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1997 Shanghai Open
DateJanuary 27 – February 2
Edition2nd
CategoryWorld Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$305,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationShanghai, China
Champions
Singles
Slovakia Ján Krošlák[1]
Doubles
Belarus Max Mirnyi / South Africa Kevin Ullyett[2]
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The 1997 Shanghai Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Shanghai, China that was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 27 through February 2, 1997. Seventh-seeded Ján Krošlák won the singles title.

Finals[edit]

Singles[edit]

Slovakia Ján Krošlák defeated Russia Alexander Volkov 6–2, 7–6(7–2)

  • It was Krošlák's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles[edit]

Belarus Max Mirnyi / South Africa Kevin Ullyett defeated Sweden Tomas Nydahl / Italy Stefano Pescosolido 7–6, 6–7, 7–5

  • It was Mirnyi's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Ullyett's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

References[edit]

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

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