1997 Kroger St. Jude International – Singles
1997 tennis event results

Pete Sampras was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Michael Chang won in the final 6–3, 6–4 against Todd Woodbridge.
Seeds
All sixteen seeds received a bye to the second round.
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