The 2001 DFS Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham in the United Kingdom that was part of Tier III of the 2001 WTA Tour. It was the 20th edition of the tournament and was held from 11 June until 17 June 2001. First-seeded Nathalie Tauziat won the singles title.
See main article: 2001 DFS Classic – Singles. Nathalie Tauziat defeated Miriam Oremans 6–3, 7–5
See main article: 2001 DFS Classic – Doubles. Cara Black / Elena Likhovtseva defeated Kimberly Po-Messerli / Nathalie Tauziat 6–1, 6–2