2005 China Open – Men's singles

Marat Safin was the defending champion, but did not participate this year.

Rafael Nadal won the title, beating Guillermo Coria 5–7, 6–1, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal (champion)

• # 🇦🇷 Guillermo Coria (final)

• # 🇦🇷 David Nalbandian (quarterfinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Thomas Johansson (semifinals)

• # 🇸🇰 Dominik Hrbatý (withdrew)

• # 🇪🇸 Juan Carlos Ferrero (semifinals)

• # 🇷🇺 Mikhail Youzhny (quarterfinals)

• # 🇪🇸 Carlos Moyá (quarterfinals)