ATP Grand Slam Cup 1997 Draw & Results

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Pete Sampras won the 1997 Grand Slam Cup, defeating Patrick Rafter 6-2 6-4 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 23–29 on carpet courts in Grand Slam Cup.

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Champion
Pete Sampras
def. Patrick Rafter , 6-2 6-4 7-5
Dates
Sep 23 — Sep 29
Location
Grand Slam Cup
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

Grand Slam Cup 1997 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Pete Sampras #1 6-2 6-4 7-5 Patrick Rafter #3 H2H Match data Sep 29, 1997* F
SF (2)
Pete Sampras #1 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-2 Greg Rusedski #10 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* SF
Patrick Rafter #3 7-5 3-6 6-7 7-6 9-7 Petr Korda #16 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* SF
QF (4)
Petr Korda #16 7-5 6-3 Cedric Pioline #23 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* QF
Greg Rusedski #10 6-7 6-3 6-1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov #4 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* QF
Patrick Rafter #3 6-1 7-6 Marcelo Rios #7 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* QF
Pete Sampras #1 7-6 6-4 Jonas Bjorkman #13 H2H Match data Sep 28, 1997* QF
R16 (8)
Petr Korda #16 6-3 5-3 (ret.) Gustavo Kuerten #11 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Marcelo Rios #7 6-7 6-3 6-1 Mark Woodforde #31 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Patrick Rafter #3 6-2 6-3 Thomas Muster #12 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Yevgeny Kafelnikov #4 6-4 6-3 Sergi Bruguera #6 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Jonas Bjorkman #13 6-3 6-2 Boris Becker #17 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Cedric Pioline #23 7-6 2-2 (ret.) Filip Dewulf #39 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Greg Rusedski #10 4-6 6-1 7-5 Todd Woodbridge #28 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16
Pete Sampras #1 6-4 3-6 6-2 Felix Mantilla #14 H2H Match data Sep 27, 1997* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Grand Slam Cup.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Patrick Rafter 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Pete Sampras 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Boris Becker 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Grand Slam Cup finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Pete Sampras #1 6-2 6-4 7-5 Patrick Rafter #3 H2H Match data 1997 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Grand Slam Cup held?
Grand Slam Cup is held in Grand Slam Cup.
Who won the most recent Grand Slam Cup?
The 1997 Grand Slam Cup was won by Pete Sampras, who defeated Patrick Rafter 6-2 6-4 7-5.
When was the first Grand Slam Cup played?
The first edition of Grand Slam Cup was held in 1997.
What surface is Grand Slam Cup played on?
Grand Slam Cup is played on carpet courts.