1997 Nokia Open

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1997 Nokia Open
DateSeptember 29 – October 5
Edition5th
Category World Series
Draw32S / 16D
Location Beijing, China
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Courier [1]
Doubles
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi / Flag of India.svg Leander Paes [2]
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The 1997 Nokia Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It is the 5th edition of the China Open, and is part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. The event was held at the Beijing International Tennis Center in Beijing, China. The event took place from September 29 to October 5. [1] First-seeded Jim Courier won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jim Courier defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Magnus Gustafsson, 7–6(12–10), 3–6, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi / Flag of India.svg Leander Paes defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jim Courier / Flag of the United States.svg Alex O'Brien, 7–5, 7–6(9–7)

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References

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  2. "1997 Nokia Open - Doubles". Association of Tennis Professionals . Retrieved 2010-10-06.