1997 Shanghai Open
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.
| 1997 Shanghai Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 27 – February 2 | 
| Edition | 2nd | 
| Category | World Series | 
| Draw | 32S / 16D | 
| Prize money | $305,000 | 
| Surface | Carpet / indoor | 
| Location | Shanghai, China | 
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
|  Ján Krošlák[1] | |
| Doubles | |
|  Max Mirnyi /  Kevin Ullyett[2] | |
Finals
    
    Singles
    
 Ján Krošlák defeated
 Ján Krošlák defeated  Alexander Volkov 6–2, 7–6(7–2)
 Alexander Volkov 6–2, 7–6(7–2)
- It was Krošlák's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
Doubles
    
 Max Mirnyi /
 Max Mirnyi /  Kevin Ullyett defeated
 Kevin Ullyett defeated  Tomas Nydahl /
 Tomas Nydahl /  Stefano Pescosolido 7–6, 6–7, 7–5
 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
    
- "1997 Shanghai – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1997 Shanghai – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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