1997 Franklin Templeton Classic

The 1997 Franklin Templeton Classic was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. The tournament ran from March 3 through March 9, 1997.

1997 Franklin Templeton Classic
DateMarch 3 – March 9
Edition10th
CategoryWorld Series
SurfaceHard / Outdoor
LocationScottsdale, Arizona, USA
Champions
Singles
Mark Philippoussis
Doubles
Luis Lobo / Javier Sánchez

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1997 Franklin Templeton Classic – Singles

Mark Philippoussis defeated Richey Reneberg 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was Philippoussis' 1st title of the year and the 4th of his career.

Doubles
Main article: 1997 Franklin Templeton Classic – Doubles

Luis Lobo / Javier Sánchez defeated Jonas Björkman / Rick Leach 6–3, 6–3

  • It was Lobo's 2nd title of the year and the 7th of his career. It was Sánchez's 2nd title of the year and the 26th of his career.
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