1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic

The 1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Washington, D.C., United States, that was part of the Championship Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the 28th edition of the tournament and was held from July 14 through July 20, 1997. First-seeded Michael Chang won the singles title and $90,000 first-prize money.[3][4][5]

1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic
DateJuly 14–20
Edition28th
CategoryChampionships Series
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$550,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
United States Michael Chang[1]
Doubles
United States Luke Jensen / United States Murphy Jensen[2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic – Singles

United States Michael Chang defeated Czechoslovakia Petr Korda 5–7, 6–2, 6–1

Doubles
Main article: 1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic – Doubles

United States Luke Jensen / United States Murphy Jensen defeated South Africa Neville Godwin / Netherlands Fernon Wibier 6–4, 6–4

References
  1. "1997 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1997 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "1997 Washington". International Tennis Federation (ITF). Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1997). ITF World of Tennis 1997. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 154–155. ISBN 9780002187145.
  5. "US Open boost for Chang". New Straits Times. July 22, 1997. p. 41.
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