The 2005 Forest Hills Tennis Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 2nd edition of the Forest Hills Tennis Classic, and was part of the Tier IV Series of the 2005 WTA Tour. It took place in Forest Hills, New York City, United States from August 22 through August 28, 2005. Lucie Šafářová won the singles title.
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