Anna Smashnova 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).
Seeds
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.
Draw
Key
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links
- 2003 China Open Draw


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