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, 6–0Points and prize money
Prize money
* per teamSingles 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: