2001 Sanex Trophy – Singles

Anna Smashnova was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Iroda Tulyaganova won the title by defeating Gala León García 6–2, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇧🇪 Kim Clijsters (semifinals)

• # 🇮🇹 Silvia Farina Elia (second round)

• # Jelena Dokic (first round)

• # 🇪🇸 Ángeles Montolio (quarterfinals)

• # 🇪🇸 Magüi Serna (quarterfinals)

• # Patty Schnyder (first round, retired)

• # 🇮🇹 Francesca Schiavone (first round)

• # 🇦🇷 Mariana Díaz Oliva (first round)