The defending champion from 2011 was

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, as there was no event in 2012, but she decided not to compete in 2013.

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won the title, defeating

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in the final, 6–7^(3–7), 6–4, 6–1.

Seeds

Main draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References

Main draw
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