2008 China Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 2008 China Open (tennis).

Ágnes Szávay was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Anabel Medina Garrigues.

First-seeded Jelena Janković won in the final 6–3, 6–2, against Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Seeds

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

Draw

Bottom half

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