2008 Guangzhou International Women's Open – Singles

Virginie Razzano was the defending champion, but chose not to participate that year.

Vera Zvonareva won the title, defeating Peng Shuai in the final 6–7(4–7), 6–0, 6–2.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇷🇺 Vera Zvonareva (champion)
 * 2)  Patty Schnyder  (withdrew due to a back injury)
 * 3) 🇨🇳 Zheng Jie (semifinals)
 * 4) 🇨🇳 Peng Shuai (final)
 * 5) 🇦🇷 Gisela Dulko (second round)
 * 6) 🇧🇾 Olga Govortsova (second round)
 * 7) 🇫🇷 Pauline Parmentier (second round)
 * 8) 🇺🇦 Mariya Koryttseva (second round)
 * 9) 🇵🇱 Marta Domachowska (withdrew due to a viral illness)