Jonas Björkman was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Mardy Fish.
Greg Rusedski won in the final 6–3, 6–2 against Fish.
Seeds
Younes El Aynaoui (second round) Mikhail Youzhny (first round) Jarkko Nieminen (first round) Vince Spadea (first round) Jan-Michael Gambill (first round) Max Mirnyi (second round) Taylor Dent (quarterfinals, withdrew because of a back injury) Mardy Fish (final)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 2003 Nottingham Open Singles draw 2003 Nottingham Open Qualifying draw