The 1997 Abierto Mexicano de Tenis, also known by its sponsored name Abierto Mexicano Telcel, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Mexico City, Mexico and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and took place from 20 October through 26 October 1997. First-seeded Francisco Clavet won the singles title.[3]
| 1997 Abierto Mexicano de Tenis | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20–26 October |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | World Series |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $305,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Mexico City, Mexico] |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Francisco Clavet[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Nicolás Lapentti /  Daniel Orsanic[2] | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Francisco Clavet defeated Juan Albert Viloca 6–4, 7–6(9–7)
- It was Clavet's 1st singles title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Doubles edit
Nicolás Lapentti / Daniel Orsanic defeated 
Luis Herrera / Mariano Sánchez 4–6, 6–3, 7–6
References edit
- ^ "1997 Mexico City – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1997 Mexico City – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1998). International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1998. London: CollinsWillow. p. 162. ISBN 9780002188241.