title: 1997 Paegas Czech Open
text: # 1997 Paegas Czech Open
  
  The 1997 Paegas Czech Open, also known as the Prague Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the I. Czech Lawn Tennis Club in Prague, Czech Republic that was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from 28 April until 4 May 1997. Fourth-seeded Cédric Pioline won the singles title.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Cédric Pioline defeated Bohdan Ulihrach 6–2, 5–7, $7–6^{(7–4)}$
  
  * It was Pioline's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes defeated Petr Luxa / David Škoch 6–1, 6–1
  
  