2011 Malaysian Open – Singles

Alisa Kleybanova was the defending champion, but she lost to Michaëlla Krajicek in the second round.

Jelena Dokić claimed the title, defeating 5th seed Lucie Šafářová 2–6, 7–6(11–9), 6–4 in the final. Dokić won her first title in 9 years, sixth & the last title in her career.

Seeds
• # 🇮🇹 Francesca Schiavone (first round)

• # 🇫🇷 Marion Bartoli (quarterfinals)

• # 🇷🇺 Alisa Kleybanova (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Jarmila Groth (semifinals)

• # 🇨🇿 Lucie Šafářová (final)

• # 🇯🇵 Ayumi Morita (quarterfinals)

• # 🇯🇵 Kimiko Date-Krumm (first round)

• # 🇷🇸 Bojana Jovanovski (quarterfinals)