Defending champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald had already ended her career during the season. World champion was Carol Owens , who defeated Cassie Jackman 3: 9, 9: 2, 9: 7 and 9: 3 in the final. It was her second world title after 2000 .
The field of participants consisted of 32 players, eight of which were starting places for qualifiers. A wildcard was not awarded.