This is the first edition of the tournament since 2008, when Justine Henin won the title.

Henin retired from professional tennis for the final time on 26 January 2011.

Andrea Petkovic won the title via walkover when Carla Suárez Navarro withdrew from the final with a neck injury.

In lieu of playing the final, Petkovic participated in an exhibition match against former world No.

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