Marin Cilic edged China's Zhang Zhizhen 7-6, 7-6, for his 21st title.
"I count on Rafa for everything, he can play singles and also in doubles," Spanish captain David Ferrer said.
"The calendar is so tight, a lot of tournaments, no days off or not as much days off as I want," Wimbledon winner said.
Injury prompts 2022 Wimbledon winner to pull the plug on Asian swing.
The 27-year-old Sramkova won her first WTA title a week after falling in the Monastir final.
Japanese qualifier will face Marin Cilic in the quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek won't be defending her China Open crown.