2011 Guangzhou International Women's Open – Singles

Jarmila Gajdošová was the defending champion, but lost to Magdaléna Rybáriková in the quarterfinals.

Chanelle Scheepers won her first WTA singles title, defeating Rybáriková 6–2, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇷🇺 Maria Kirilenko (semifinals)
 * 2) 🇦🇺 Jarmila Gajdošová (quarterfinals)
 * 3) 🇷🇺 Ksenia Pervak (first round, retired due to left shoulder injury)
 * 4)  Petra Martić (quarterfinals)
 * 5) 🇷🇸 Bojana Jovanovski (first round)
 * 6) 🇮🇹 Alberta Brianti (first round)
 * 7)  Chanelle Scheepers (champion)
 * 8) 🇸🇰 Magdaléna Rybáriková (final)