Kim Clijsters was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Dinara Safina won in the final 6–4, 2–6, 6–3 against Amélie Mauresmo.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated. The top four seeds received a bye to the second round.
Serena Williams (quarterfinals)
Amélie Mauresmo (final)
Maria Sharapova (withdrew) Nadia Petrova (semifinals) Nathalie Dechy (second round)
Silvia Farina Elia (quarterfinals)