1997 Franklin Templeton Classic

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The 1997 Franklin Templeton Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the tenth edition of the tournament and was from March 3 through March 9, 1997. Unseeded Mark Philippoussis won the singles title.

1997 Franklin Templeton Classic
DateMarch 3–9
Edition10th
CategoryWorld Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$303,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationScottsdale, Arizona, US
Champions
Singles
Australia Mark Philippoussis[1]
Doubles
Argentina Luis Lobo / Spain Javier Sánchez[2]
← 1996 · Franklin Templeton Classic · 1998 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Mark Philippoussis defeated   Richey Reneberg 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was Philippoussis' 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

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  Luis Lobo /   Javier Sánchez defeated   Jonas Björkman /   Rick Leach 6–3, 6–3

  • It was Lobo's 2nd title of the year and the 7th of his career. It was Sánchez's 2nd title of the year and the 26th of his career.

References

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  1. ^ "1997 Scottsdale – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1997 Scottsdale – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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