See main article: 2011 BNP Paribas Open.
Caroline Wozniacki defeated Marion Bartoli in the final, 6–1, 2–6, 6–3 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2011 Indian Wells Masters.[1]
Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but lost to Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round.
All seeds received a bye into the second round.