1997 DFS Classic

The 1997 DFS Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham in the United Kingdom that was part of the Tier III category of the 1997 WTA Tour. It was the 16th edition of the tournament and was held from 9 June until 15 June 1997. Second-seeded Nathalie Tauziat won the singles title.^[1]

1997 DFS Classic
Date	9–15 June
Edition	16th
Category	Tier III
Draw	56S / 28D
Prize money	$164,250
Surface	Grass / outdoor
Location	Birmingham, United Kingdom
Venue	Edgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
Nathalie Tauziat
Doubles
Katrina Adams / Larisa Savchenko

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1997 DFS Classic – Singles

Nathalie Tauziat defeated Yayuk Basuki 2–6, 6–2, 6–2

• It was Tauziat's only singles title of the year and the 4th of her career.

Doubles

Main article: 1997 DFS Classic – Doubles

Katrina Adams / Larisa Savchenko defeated Nathalie Tauziat / Linda Wild 6–2, 6–3

• It was Adams' only doubles title of the year and the 20th and last of her career. It was Savchenko's 1st doubles title of the year and the 59th of her career.