The 1997 Welsh International Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Cardiff in Wales that was part of Tier IV of the 1997 WTA Tour.

The tournament was held from May 13 through May 18, 1997.

Virginia Ruano-Pascual defeated Alexia Dechaume-Balleret 6–1, 3–6, 6–2[1] Debbie Graham / Kerry-Anne Guse defeated Julie Pullin / Lorna Woodroffe 6–3, 6–4