2016 Canberra Tennis International – Women's singles

Asia Muhammad was the defending champion, but lost to Varatchaya Wongteanchai in the first round.

Risa Ozaki won the title, defeating Georgia Brescia in the final, 6–4, 6–4.

Seeds
• # 🇯🇵 Risa Ozaki (champion)

• # 🇯🇵 Hiroko Kuwata (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Asia Muhammad (first round)

• # 🇮🇱 Julia Glushko (second round)

• # 🇦🇺 Arina Rodionova (quarterfinals)

• # 🇯🇵 Eri Hozumi (quarterfinals)

• # Jana Fett (semifinals)

• # 🇯🇵 Shuko Aoyama (first round)