Sébastien Grosjean was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Thomas Johansson won in the final 7–5, 6–3 against Harel Levy.
Seeds
Jan-Michael Gambill (first round) Wayne Ferreira (quarterfinals) Thomas Johansson (champion) David Prinosil (first round) Fabrice Santoro (withdrew) Alberto Martín (first round) Harel Levy (final) Jonas Björkman (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 2001 Nottingham Open Singles draw 2001 Nottingham Open Qualifying draw