Petr Korda was the defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Sergi Bruguera.
Jim Courier won in the final 7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2 against Tim Henman.
Seeds
Thomas Muster (quarterfinals) Thomas Enqvist (first round) Jan Siemerink (first round) Michael Stich (first round) Magnus Gustafsson (quarterfinals) Petr Korda (quarterfinals) Paul Haarhuis (first round) Jim Courier (champion)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1997 Qatar Open draw