The 1997 MFS Pro Tennis Championships, also known as the U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The event was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the 69th edition of the tournament and was held from August 18 through August 24, 1997. Unseeded Sjeng Schalken won the singles title.
1997 MFS Pro Tennis Championships | |
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Date | August 18–24 |
Edition | 69th |
Category | World Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $303,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Boston, U.S. |
Venue | Longwood Cricket Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Sjeng Schalken[1] | |
Doubles | |
Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editSjeng Schalken defeated Marcelo Ríos 7–5, 6–3
- It was Schalken's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.
Doubles
editJacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis defeated Dave Randall / Jack Waite 6–4, 6–2
References
edit- ^ "1997 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1997 Boston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).