1997 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships – Singles

Yevgeny Kafelnikov was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Mikael Tillström.

Todd Woodbridge won in the final 6–2, 6–1 against Scott Draper.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇷🇺 Yevgeny Kafelnikov (first round)
 * 2) 🇦🇺 Mark Woodforde (second round)
 * 3) 🇺🇦 Andriy Medvedev (first round)
 * 4) 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge (champion)
 * 5) 🇺🇸 Alex O'Brien (quarterfinals)
 * 6) 🇩🇪 David Prinosil (second round)
 * 7) 🇮🇹 Renzo Furlan (first round)
 * 8) 🇨🇿 Bohdan Ulihrach (second round)