Anna Smashnova was the defending singles champion, but chose not to compete in 2003.

Second-seeded Meghann Shaughnessy won the title, defeating Francesca Schiavone in the final in straight sets.WTA Canberra 2003 - LiveScore.inWTA Tour CANBERRA DRAWS 2003 - EurosportITF results

Draw

Seeds

Nathalie Dechy (first round) Meghann Shaughnessy (winner) Clarisa Fernández (second round) Dája Bedáňová (first round) Francesca Schiavone (final) Marie-Gaïané Mikaelian (first round) Laura Granville (second round) Magüi Serna (quarterfinals)

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References