See main article: 2000 Thalgo Australian Women's Hardcourts.
Patty Schnyder was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Arantxa Sánchez Vicario.
Silvija Talaja won the title by defeating Conchita Martínez 6–0, 0–6, 6–4 in the final.[1]
The top two seeds received a bye into the second round.