1997 French Open

The 1997 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 26 May until 8 June. It was the 96th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1997.

Seniors

Men's singles

Gustavo Kuerten defeated Sergi Bruguera, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2

<small>• It was Kuerten's 1st career Grand Slam singles title (and his 1st title overall).</small>

Women's singles

Iva Majoli defeated Martina Hingis, 6–4, 6–2

<small>• It was Majoli's 1st and only career Grand Slam singles title.</small>

Men's doubles

Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek defeated Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde, 7–6, 4–6, 6–3

<small>• It was Kafelnikov's 2nd career Grand Slam doubles title and his 2nd (consecutive) title at the French Open.</small>

<small>• It was Vacek's 2nd career Grand Slam doubles title and his 2nd (consecutive) title at the French Open.</small>

Women's doubles

Gigi Fernández / Natalia Zvereva defeated Mary Joe Fernández / Lisa Raymond, 6–2, 6–3

<small>• It was Fernández' 16th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 6th and last title at the French Open.</small>

<small>• It was Zvereva's 17th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 6th and last title at the French Open.</small>

Mixed doubles

Rika Hiraki / Mahesh Bhupathi defeated Lisa Raymond / Patrick Galbraith, 6–4, 6–1

<small>• It was Hiraki's 1st and only career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.</small>

<small>• It was Bhupathi's 1st career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.</small>

Juniors

Boys' singles

Daniel Elsner defeated Luis Horna, 6–4, 6–4

Girls' singles

Justine Henin defeated Cara Black, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4

Boys' doubles

José de Armas / Luis Horna defeated Arnaud Di Pasquale / Julien Jeanpierre, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Girls' doubles

Cara Black / Irina Selyutina defeated Maja Matevžič / Katarina Srebotnik, 6–0, 5–7, 7–5

Notes

External links

• French Open official website