Tennis tournament
The 1997 Cincinnati Open, known by the corporate title of the Great American Insurance ATP Championships was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 96th edition of the tournament previously known as the "Thriftway ATP Championships", and was part of the ATP Super 9 of the 1997 ATP Tour. It took place in Mason, Ohio, United States, from August 4 through August 11, 1997.
The tournament had previously appeared on the Tier III of the WTA Tour but no event was held from 1989 to 2003.
Finals.
Singles.
 Pete Sampras defeated Thomas Muster, 6–3, 6–4
Doubles.
 Mark Woodforde / Todd Woodbridge defeated Mark Philippoussis / Patrick Rafter 7–6, 4–6, 6–4
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