Last year's winner was Nicol David , who did not participate again. The final won the top seeded Rachael Grinham against the second seeded Natalie Grainger 6: 9, 9: 6, 9: 1, 1: 9 and 9: 4. It was Grinham's 22nd title win on the World Tour.
The field of participants in the women's competition consisted of 16 players, four of which were starting places for qualifiers. The best eight players were seeded. Per Wildcard received Meredeth Quick a spot in the main draw.