Yevgeny Kafelnikov was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Mikael Tillström.
Todd Woodbridge won in the final 6–2, 6–1 against Scott Draper.
Seeds
Yevgeny Kafelnikov (first round) Mark Woodforde (second round) Andriy Medvedev (first round) Todd Woodbridge (champion) Alex O'Brien (quarterfinals) David Prinosil (second round) Renzo Furlan (first round) Bohdan Ulihrach (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
References 1997 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships Draw