| Singles | |
|---|---|
| 2017 Qatar Total Open | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 6–4 |
| Draw | 28 (4Q / 2WC) |
| Seeds | 8 |
Carla Suárez Navarro was the defending champion, but withdrew before the tournament due to a right shoulder injury.
Karolína Plíšková won the title, defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the final, 6–3 6–4.
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.