1997 Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon

The 1997 Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France, and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and took place from 13 October until 20 October 1997. Unseeded Fabrice Santoro won the singles title.

1997 Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon
Date13–20 October
Edition11th
CategoryWorld Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$725,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationLyon, France
VenuePalais des Sports de Gerland
Champions
Singles
Fabrice Santoro [1]
Doubles
Ellis Ferreira / Patrick Galbraith [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1997 Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon – Singles

Fabrice Santoro defeated Tommy Haas 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Santoro's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles
Main article: 1997 Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon – Doubles

Ellis Ferreira / Patrick Galbraith defeated Olivier Delaître / Fabrice Santoro 3–6, 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Ferreira's 5th title of the year and the 8th of his career. It was Galbraith's 5th title of the year and the 33rd of his career.
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References
  1. "1997 Lyon Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1997 Lyon Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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