| Singles | |
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| 1997 Sybase Open | |
| 1996 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 3–6, 5–0 (Rusedski retired) |
Pete Sampras was the defending champion and won the final 3–6, 5–0 after Greg Rusedski was forced to retire.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.