| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 13–22 February 1997 (1997-02-13 –1997-02-22) |
| Venue | AECC |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | Scotland |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £330,000[1] |
| Winner's share | £60,000[2] |
| Highest break |  Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (142)[2] |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Stephen Hendry (SCO) |
| Runner-up |  Tony Drago (MLT) |
| Score | 9–1 |
←1996 1998 → | |
The1997 International Open was a professionalrankingsnooker tournament that took place between 13 and 22 February 1997 at theAECC inAberdeen, Scotland.[3]
Stephen Hendry won the title by defeatingTony Drago 9–1 in the final. The defending championJohn Higgins was defeated by Drago in the semi-finals.[4]
