| Champ: |  Taylor Townsend |
| Runner: |  Yulia Putintseva |
| Score: | 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 |
See main article: 2012 Australian Open.
Taylor Townsend won the title, defeating Yulia Putintseva in the final, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3.
An-Sophie Mestach was the defending champion, but withdrew before the tournament began.