2004 China Open – Women's Singles

Elena Dementieva was the defending champion, but didn't participate in this competition. Serena Williams won in the final 4–6, 7–5, 6–4, against Svetlana Kuznetsova.

2004 China Open – Women's Singles

Elena Dementieva was the defending champion, but didn't participate in this competition. Serena Williams won in the final 4–6, 7–5, 6–4, against Svetlana Kuznetsova.