| Champ: |  Maria Sharapova |
| Runner: | Caroline Wozniacki |
| Score: | 6–2, 6–2 |
| Draw: | 96 |
| Seeds: | 32 |
| Main Name: | Indian Wells Open |
See main article: 2013 BNP Paribas Open.
Maria Sharapova defeated Caroline Wozniacki in the final, 6–2, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2013 Indian Wells Masters. It was her second Indian Wells Masters title, and she did not drop a set during the tournament.
Victoria Azarenka was the defending champion, but withdrew before her quarterfinal match against Wozniacki.
All seeds receive a bye into the second round.