2004 China Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 2004 China Open (tennis).

Elena Dementieva was the defending champion, but did not participate in this competition.

Serena Williams won in the final 4–6, 7–5, 6–4, against Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Seeds

The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.

1. Serena Williams (champion)
2. Svetlana Kuznetsova (final)
3. Maria Sharapova (semifinals)
4. Vera Zvonareva (semifinals)
5. Nadia Petrova (quarterfinals, retired due to a left ankle sprain)
6. Gisela Dulko (quarterfinals)
7. Jelena Janković (quarterfinals, retired due to an aggravation of a right ankle sprain)
8. Jelena Dokić (first round)

Draw

Bottom half

Qualifying

Qualifying draw

Fourth qualifier

External links

• Official results archive (ITF)
• Official results archive (WTA)