title: 1997 IPB Czech Indoor
text: # 1997 IPB Czech Indoor
  
  The 1997 IPB Czech Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the ČEZ Aréna in Ostrava in the Czech Republic and was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 13 October through 19 October 1997. Eighth-seeded Karol Kučera won the singles title.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Karol Kučera defeated Magnus Norman 6–2 retired
  
  * It was Kučera's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Jiří Novák / David Rikl defeated Donald Johnson / Francisco Montana 6–2, 6–4
  
  