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 England 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.

1997 DFS Classic
Date9–15 June
Edition16th
CategoryTier III
Draw56S / 28D
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBirmingham, England
VenueEdgbaston 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 2nd title of the year and the 17th 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 title of the year and the 20th of her career. It was Savchenko's 1st title of the year and the 62nd of her career.
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