| Champ: | Angelique Kerber |
| Runner: |  Madison Keys |
| Score: | 6–2, 4–6, 7–5 |
| Draw: | 64 |
| Seeds: | 16 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Before Name: | Family Circle Cup – Singles |
| After Name: | Volvo Car Open – Singles |
See main article: 2015 Family Circle Cup. Andrea Petkovic was the defending champion, but she lost to Angelique Kerber in the semifinals.
Kerber went on to win her first outdoor title, defeating Madison Keys in the final, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5.
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.