| Champ: |  Gilles Müller |
| Runner: |  Daniel Evans |
| Score: | 7–6(7–5), 6–2 |
| Draw: | 28 (4 / 3) |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| After Name: | Sydney International |
| Main Name: | Sydney International |
See main article: 2017 Apia International Sydney.
Viktor Troicki was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Gilles Müller.
Müller went on to win his first ATP title, defeating Daniel Evans in the final, 7–6(7–5), 6–2.
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.