| Women's Singles | |
|---|---|
| 2005 China Open | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 6–4 |
Serena Williams was the defending champion, but lost in second round to Sun Tiantian.
Maria Kirilenko won the title by defeating Anna-Lena Grönefeld 6–3, 6–4 in the final.
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.