Serena Williams was the defending champion, but was forced to withdraw due to a left knee tendonitis.
Ai Sugiyama won the title by defeating Kim Clijsters 3–6, 7–5, 6–4 in the final.
Seeds The first four seeds received a bye into the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links Official results archive (ITF) Official results archive (WTA)