1997 Kremlin Cup – Men's singles

Goran Ivanišević was the defending champion, but did not compete that year. Yevgeny Kafelnikov won in the final 7–6(7–2), 6–4 against Petr Korda.

Seeds
• # 🇷🇺 Yevgeny Kafelnikov (champions)

• # 🇨🇿 Petr Korda (final)

• # 🇪🇸 Sergi Bruguera (first round)

• # 🇧🇷 Gustavo Kuerten (second round)

• # 🇪🇸 Félix Mantilla (first round)

• # Marc Rosset (first round)

• # 🇫🇷 Fabrice Santoro (first round)

• # 🇩🇪 Nicolas Kiefer (first round)