2005 İstanbul Cup


The 2005 İstanbul Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the inaugural edition of the İstanbul Cup, and was part of the Tier III category of the 2005 WTA Tour. It was held in Istanbul from 16 May through 21 May 2005. First-seeded Venus Williams won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Venus Williams defeated Nicole Vaidišová, 6–3, 6–2
  • It was Williams' 1st singles title of the year and the 32nd of her career.

Doubles

Marta Marrero / Antonella Serra Zanetti defeated Daniela Klemenschits / Sandra Klemenschits, 6–4, 6–0

Points and prize money

Prize money

* per team

Singles main-draw entrants

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
The following players received entry as lucky losers:

Doubles main-draw entrants

Other entrants

The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw: