1997 Legg Mason Tennis Classic – Singles

Michael Chang was the defending champion and successfully defended his title, by defeating Petr Korda 5–7, 6–2, 6–1 in the final.

Seeds
The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round. • # 🇺🇸 Michael Chang (champion)

• # 🇨🇿 Petr Korda (final)

• # 🇺🇸 Andre Agassi (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Chris Woodruff (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Jason Stoltenberg (third round)

• # 🇫🇷 Lionel Roux (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Scott Draper (quarterfinals)

• # 🇩🇪 Tommy Haas (quarterfinals)

• # Kenneth Carlsen (third round)

• # 🇦🇲 Sargis Sargsian (first round)

• # 🇳🇿 Brett Steven (semifinals)

• # 🇮🇹 Marzio Martelli (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Justin Gimelstob (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 Vince Spadea (quarterfinals)

• # Neville Godwin (second round)

• # Fernon Wibier (third round)