The 2012 Bank of the West Classic was a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It was the 41st edition of the tournament which was part of the WTA Premier tournaments category of the 2012 WTA Tour. It took place in Stanford, United States, on July 9–15, 2012. It was the first event of the 2012 US Open Series.
Singles entrants
Seeds
1 Rankings as of June 25, 2012
Other entrants
The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Mallory Burdette Nicole Gibbs Michelle Larcher de Brito
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Jana Juricová Noppawan Lertcheewakarn Grace Min Erika Sema
The following players received entry into the singles main draw as lucky losers: Alexa Glatch Coco Vandeweghe Zheng Saisai
Withdrawals
Stéphanie Dubois (foot injury) Daniela Hantuchová Petra Martić Christina McHale Bojana Jovanovski Angelique Kerber Nadia Petrova Peng Shuai
Retirements
Ayumi Morita (low back injury)
Doubles entrants
Seeds
1 Rankings as of June 25, 2012
Other entrants
The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw: Mallory Burdette / Nicole Gibbs Simone Kalhorn / Alessondra Parra
Retirements
Urszula Radwańska (heat illness)
Finals
Singles
Serena Williams defeated Coco Vandeweghe 7–5, 6–3
Doubles
Marina Erakovic / Heather Watson defeated Jarmila Gajdošová / Vania King 7–5, 7–6(9–7)