The 1997 AT&T Challenge was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia in the United States and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held from April 28 through May 4, 1997. Unseeded Marcelo Filippini won the singles title.[3]
1997 AT&T Challenge | |
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Date | April 28 – May 4 |
Edition | 12th |
Category | World Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $303,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S. |
Venue | Atlanta Athletic Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Marcelo Filippini[1] | |
Doubles | |
Jonas Björkman / Nicklas Kulti[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editMarcelo Filippini defeated Jason Stoltenberg 7–6(7–2), 6–4
- It was Filippini's 1st title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Doubles
editJonas Björkman / Nicklas Kulti defeated Scott Davis / Kelly Jones 6–2, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1997 Atlanta – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1997 Atlanta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1998). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1998. London: CollinsWillow. p. 159. ISBN 9780002188241.