The 2005 Bank of the West Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was part of the Tier II Series of the 2005 WTA Tour. It was the 34th edition of the tournament and took place at the Taube Tennis Center in Stanford, California, United States, from July 25 through July 31, 2005.
See main article: 2005 Bank of the West Classic – Singles. 
Kim Clijsters defeated 
Venus Williams 7–5, 6–2[1]
See main article: 2005 Bank of the West Classic – Doubles. Cara Black / 
Rennae Stubbs defeated 
Elena Likhovtseva / Vera Zvonareva 6–3, 7–5