2021 Hamburg European Open – Women's singles explained

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Kim Clijsters was the defending champion, having won the previous edition in 2002,^[1] but chose not to participate.

Elena-Gabriela Ruse won her maiden WTA Tour singles title as a qualifier, defeating Andrea Petkovic in the final, 7–6^(8–6), 6–4.^[2]

This tournament marked Dayana Yastremska's return to professional tennis, after her suspension for testing positive for a prohibited substance was lifted by the ITF.^[3]

Seeds

The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Bottom half

Qualifying

Draw

Fourth qualifier

External links

• Main draw
• Qualifying draw

Notes and References

1. Web site: Clijsters upsets Williams to win Hamburg Cup. www.irishtimes.com.
2. Web site: Qualifier Ruse surges past Petkovic to maiden title in Hamburg. Women's Tennis Association. 22 November 2024.
3. Web site: Cleared of anti-doping violation, Dayana Yastremska scores win in Hamburg return. tennis.com. 22 November 2024.