The 1997 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 26 May until 8 June. It was the 96th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1997.
Seniors
Men's singles
Gustavo Kuerten defeated Sergi Bruguera, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
:<small>• It was Kuerten's 1st career Grand Slam singles title (and his 1st title overall).</small>
Women's singles
Iva Majoli defeated Martina Hingis, 6–4, 6–2
:<small>• It was Majoli's 1st and only career Grand Slam singles title.</small>
Men's doubles
Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek defeated Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde, 7–6, 4–6, 6–3
:<small>• It was Kafelnikov's 2nd career Grand Slam doubles title and his 2nd (consecutive) title at the French Open.</small>
:<small>• It was Vacek's 2nd career Grand Slam doubles title and his 2nd (consecutive) title at the French Open.</small>
Women's doubles
Gigi Fernández / Natalia Zvereva defeated Mary Joe Fernández / Lisa Raymond, 6–2, 6–3
:<small>• It was Fernández' 16th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 6th and last title at the French Open.</small>
:<small>• It was Zvereva's 17th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 6th and last title at the French Open.</small>
Mixed doubles
Rika Hiraki / Mahesh Bhupathi defeated Lisa Raymond / Patrick Galbraith, 6–4, 6–1
:<small>• It was Hiraki's 1st and only career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.</small>
:<small>• It was Bhupathi's 1st career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.</small>
Juniors
Boys' singles
Daniel Elsner defeated Luis Horna, 6–4, 6–4
Girls' singles
Justine Henin defeated Cara Black, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
Boys' doubles
José de Armas / Luis Horna defeated Arnaud Di Pasquale / Julien Jeanpierre, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5
Girls' doubles
Cara Black / Irina Selyutina defeated Maja Matevžič / Katarina Srebotnik, 6–0, 5–7, 7–5
Notes
External links
- French Open official website
