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2003 China Open | |
Champions |
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Runners-up |
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Final score | 6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
Serena Williams was the defending champion, but chose not to participate this year.
Top seed Elena Dementieva won the title, defeating Chanda Rubin in the final, 6–3, 7–6(8–6).
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.