The 2011 Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Los Angeles.

Following the tournament, a Coldplay concert was held on August 3 and broadcast a portion on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

[3] Juan Martín del Potro, who won the 2008 Countrywide Classic and 2009 US Open was one of the first players signed on to play in the tournament.

[4] Unseeded Ernests Gulbis won the singles title and the accompanying first-prize money of $113,000.

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received entry as a special exempt into the singles main draw: The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Ernests Gulbis defeated Mardy Fish, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 Mark Knowles / Xavier Malisse defeated Somdev Devvarman / Treat Conrad Huey, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(12–10)