| Score: | 7–6(7–4), 6–4 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Main Name: | Volvo International Pilot Pen International |
| Before Name: | Pilot Pen International |
| After Name: | Pilot Pen International |
| Draw: | 56 (5/7) |
| Seeds: | 16 |
See main article: 1997 Pilot Pen International.
Alex O'Brien was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Marc-Kevin Goellner.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov won the title by defeating Patrick Rafter 7–6(7–4), 6–4 in the final.[1]
The first eight seeds received a bye into the second round.