1997 Swedish Open – Singles

Magnus Gustafsson was the defending champion, but lost in the first round to Tomas Nydahl.

Magnus Norman won the title by defeating Juan Antonio Marín 7–5, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇸🇪 Thomas Johansson (first round)

• # 🇸🇪 Magnus Gustafsson (first round)

• # 🇸🇪 Magnus Larsson (quarterfinals, retired)

• # 🇸🇪 Magnus Norman (champion)

• # 🇸🇰 Karol Kučera (semifinals)

• # Marcelo Filippini (second round)

• # 🇸🇪 Mikael Tillström (first round)

• # 🇧🇪 Filip Dewulf (second round)