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 Tier III 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.
See main article: 1997 DFS Classic – Singles. Nathalie Tauziat defeated Yayuk Basuki 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
See main article: 1997 DFS Classic – Doubles. Katrina Adams / Larisa Savchenko defeated Nathalie Tauziat / Linda Wild 6–2, 6–3