| Champ: |  Wang Qiang |
| Runner: |  Yulia Putintseva |
| Score: | 6–1, 6–2 |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: article and 2018 Guangzhou International Women's Open.
Zhang Shuai was the defending champion, but she withdrew before her first round match against Wang Yafan.
Wang Qiang won the title, defeating Yulia Putintseva in the final, 6–1, 6–2.