Defending champion in the singles was Sam Querrey , who was eliminated this time in the round of 16. In this year's final, which could only be played a day late due to heavy rain, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga , who had previously defeated world number one Rafael Nadal, was defeated by local hero Andy Murray . This was Murray's first ATP title this season and his second triumph at the Queen's Club after 2009. The biggest surprise of the tournament was James Ward , who started with a wildcard and was ranked 216 in the world. was able to advance to the semi-finals and defeated two top 30 players. In doubles, Novak Đoković and Jonathan Erlich did not defend their title. This year the top seeded Bryan brothers won the final against Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes . This was the fourth time the twins won the Queen's Club and set the Open Era record for Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde .
The field of participants in the single competition consisted of 56 players, that of the double competition consisted of 24 pairs. The 8 top seeded players in singles or pairings in doubles each got a bye into the second round. The total prize money was 608,000 euros, the total financial liabilities were 694,250 euros.
The qualification took place from June 4 to 6, 2011. Four qualifying places were played, which entitle them to participate in the main draw of the tournament.
The following prize money and world ranking points were paid out or credited for reaching the respective round. Players who moved into the main draw via qualification received the specified qualification points in addition to those for reaching the respective round. Otherwise the amounts are not to be understood as cumulative. Prize money for the double competition applies per team.