This was the first edition of the tournament, primarily organised due to the cancellation of many tournaments during the2020 season, because of the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic.[1][2]
Aryna Sabalenka won the title, defeatingVictoria Azarenka in the final, 6–2, 6–2. The final of this event was the firstWTA singles final to be contested between twoBelarusian players. Sabalenka won the title after being 6–0, 4–0 down, and facing break points to go 5–0 down, in her quarterfinal match againstSara Sorribes Tormo. After losing 10 games in a row, Sabalenka then won 12 games in a row.