| Singles | |
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| 1997 Paris Open | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
Thomas Enqvist was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Jonas Bjorkman.
Pete Sampras won the title, defeating Jonas Bjorkman in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. All sixteen seeds received a bye into the second round.