2003 Canberra Women's Classic – Singles

Anna Smashnova was the defending champion, but chose not to compete in 2003.

Meghann Shaughnessy won the title, defeating Francesca Schiavone in the final in straight sets.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇫🇷 Nathalie Dechy (first round)
 * 2) 🇺🇸 Meghann Shaughnessy (winner)
 * 3) 🇦🇷 Clarisa Fernández (second round)
 * 4) 🇨🇿 Dája Bedáňová (first round)
 * 5) 🇮🇹 Francesca Schiavone (final)
 * 6)  Marie-Gaïané Mikaelian (first round)
 * 7) 🇺🇸 Laura Granville (second round)
 * 8) 🇪🇸 Magüi Serna (quarterfinals)