1997 Kroger St. Jude International – Singles

Pete Sampras was the defending champion but did not compete that year.

Michael Chang won in the final 6–3, 6–4 against Todd Woodbridge.

Seeds
All sixteen seeds received a bye to the second round.


 * 1) 🇺🇸 Michael Chang (champion)
 * 2) 🇺🇸 Andre Agassi (second round)
 * 3) 🇺🇸 Todd Martin (semifinals)
 * 4) 🇺🇸 MaliVai Washington (second round)
 * 5)  Paul Haarhuis (quarterfinals)
 * 6) 🇦🇺 Jason Stoltenberg (second round)
 * 7) 🇺🇸 Richey Reneberg (quarterfinals)
 * 8) 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge (final)
 * 9) 🇺🇸 Alex O'Brien (second round)
 * 10) 🇦🇺 Mark Philippoussis (second round)
 * 11) n/a
 * 12) 🇺🇸 Chris Woodruff (third round)
 * 13) 🇸🇪 Jonas Björkman (semifinals)
 * 14) 🇦🇺 Mark Woodforde (second round)
 * 15)  Kenneth Carlsen (third round)
 * 16) 🇺🇸 Vince Spadea (second round)