| Champ: |  Janko Tipsarević |
| Runner: |  Roberto Bautista Agut |
| Score: | 3–6, 6–1, 6–3 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Draw: | 28 (4 / 3) |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Before Name: | Aircel Chennai Open – Singles |
| After Name: | Aircel Chennai Open – Singles |
See main article: 2013 Aircel Chennai Open. Milos Raonic was the defending champion, but chose to compete in Brisbane instead.
Janko Tipsarević won the title, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut 3–6, 6–1, 6–3 in the final.
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.