| Champ: | Caroline Wozniacki |
| Runner: |  Kristina Mladenovic |
| Score: | 6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–2 |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: 2016 Hong Kong Tennis Open.
Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Caroline Wozniacki.
Wozniacki went on to win the title, defeating Kristina Mladenovic in the final 6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–2.