1997 Chennai Open

The 1997 Chennai Open, held from January 6 to January 12, was the inaugural edition of the ATP tennis tournament in Chennai, India. Part of the ATP World Series, the event featured players competing on outdoor hard courts at the SDAT Tennis Stadium. The tournament attracted notable international talent, including former world number one Carlos Moya and top Indian player Leander Paes. Moya emerged as the singles champion, defeating the South African player Wayne Ferreira in a thrilling final. The doubles title was claimed by the duo of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, marking a significant milestone in Indian tennis history. The event contributed to enhancing India’s presence in the global tennis landscape.