The 1997 Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Palermo, Italy that was part of the World Series of the 1997 ATP Tour.

It was the 18th edition of the tournament and was held from 29 September until 5 October 1997.

Second-seeded Alberto Berasategui won the singles title.

Alberto Berasategui defeated Dominik Hrbatý, 6–4, 6–2 Andrew Kratzmann / Libor Pimek defeated Hendrik Jan Davids / Daniel Orsanic, 3–6, 6–3, 7–6