2008 International Women's Open

2008 International Women's Open
Date June 16 – June 21
Edition 34th
Category Tier II Series
Surface Grass / Outdoor
Location Eastbourne, England
Champions
Singles
Poland Agnieszka Radwańska
Doubles
Zimbabwe Cara Black / United States Liezel Huber

The 2008 International Women's Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. It was the 34th edition of the International Women's Open, and was part of the Tier II Series of the 2008 WTA Tour. It took place in Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom, from June 16 through June 21, 2008.

History

The singles draw featured WTA No. 4 and French Open semifinalist Svetlana Kuznetsova, Paris semifinalist Marion Bartoli, and Prague titlist Vera Zvonareva. Also competing were Pattaya and Istanbul winner Agnieszka Radwańska, French Open mixed doubles champion Victoria Azarenka, Alizé Cornet, Nicole Vaidišová and Nadia Petrova. Recently crowned World No. 1 and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was due to take part, but she withdrew due to a muscle strain.[1]

Champions

Singles

Poland Agnieszka Radwańska defeated Russia Nadia Petrova, 6–4, 6–7(11–13), 6–4

Doubles

Zimbabwe Cara Black / United States Liezel Huber defeated Czech Republic Květa Peschke / Australia Rennae Stubbs, 2–6, 6–0, 10–8

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