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1997 Japan Open Tennis Championships – Men's Singles

Men's Singles
1997 Japan Open Tennis Championships
Champion Netherlands Richard Krajicek
Runner-up France Lionel Roux
Final score 6–2, 3–6, 6–1
Details
Draw 56 (7Q / 5WC)
Seeds 16
Events
Singles men women
Doubles men women
← 1996 · Japan Open · 1998 →

Pete Sampras was the defending champion, but did not participate.

Richard Krajicek won the title, defeating Lionel Roux 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 in the final.

The top eight seeds received a bye into the second round.


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