2006 China Open – Men's singles

Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, but did not participate this year.

Marcos Baghdatis won the title, beating Mario Ančić 6–4, 6–0 in the final.

Seeds
• # Ivan Ljubičić (quarterfinals)

• # 🇷🇺 Nikolay Davydenko (quarterfinals, retired because of a virus, dizziness)

• # 🇨🇾 Marcos Baghdatis (champion)

• # Mario Ančić (final)

• # 🇸🇰 Dominik Hrbatý (quarterfinals)

• # 🇹🇭 Paradorn Srichaphan (semifinals)

• # Ivo Karlović (second round, retired because of a left knee injury)

• # 🇰🇷 Lee Hyung-taik (semifinals)