2017 Japan Women's Open – Singles
was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Zarina Diyas.
Qualifier Diyas went on to win her first WTA title, defeating another qualifier Miyu Kato in the final, 6–2, 7–5.
Former world no. 4 Kimiko Date played her last professional match at this tournament, losing in straight sets to Aleksandra Krunić in the first round without winning a single game.Seeds
Finals
Top Half
Seeds
Qualifiers
Qualifying Draw
First Qualifier
Second Qualifier
Third Qualifier
Fourth Qualifier