1997 Salem Open – Singles

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

Michael Chang won the title by defeating Patrick Rafter 6–3, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Michael Chang (champion)

• # Marc Rosset (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge (quarterfinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Thomas Johansson (semifinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Patrick Rafter (final)

• # 🇨🇿 Martin Damm (first round)

• # 🇩🇪 David Prinosil (quarterfinals)

• # 🇨🇿 Daniel Vacek (second round)