| Champ: |  Zhang Shuai |
| Runner: |  Vania King |
| Score: | 7–6(7–1), 6–1 |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: 2013 Guangzhou International Women's Open.
Hsieh Su-wei was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Zhang Shuai.
Zhang went on to win her first WTA title, defeating Vania King in the final 7–6(7–1), 6–1.