The 2011 Farmers Classic, presented by

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tournament played on outdoor

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s in Los Angeles. It was the 85th edition of the

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on the campus of

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, from July 25 through July 31, 2011, with total player compensation in excess of $1 million. The events were televised by

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and the

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. Following the tournament, a

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concert was held on August 3 and broadcast a portion on

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, who won the

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reached a career high of No. 4 in 2010. Unseeded

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won the singles title and the accompanying first-prize money of $113,000.

ATP entrants

Seeds

*Seedings based on the July 18, 2011 rankings.

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: *

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* Steve Johnson The following players received entry as a special exempt into the singles main draw: *

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The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: *

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* Greg Jones *

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Finals

Singles

defeated

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, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 * It was Gulbis' only singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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, 7–6^(7–3), 7–6^(12–10)

Notes

* As a part of this year's tournament, "An Evening with

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" was presented prior to the tournament on July 22 at UCLA's

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. * July 30, 2011 – Peter Fleming, the Farmers Classic 1979 singles and 1983 doubles champion, was named 2011 Tournament Honoree. * August 3, 2011 – "An Evening with

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References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
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