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

Main article: 1997 Shanghai Open – Singles

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

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

Doubles

Main article: 1997 Shanghai Open – Doubles

Max Mirnyi / Kevin Ullyett defeated Tomas Nydahl / 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.