2008 International Women's Open

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 16 June through 21 June 2008.

2008 International Women's Open
Date16–21 June
Edition34th
CategoryTier II Series
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationEastbourne, England
Champions
Singles
Agnieszka Radwańska
Doubles
Cara Black / Liezel Huber

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]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 2008 International Women's Open – Singles

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

  • It was Agnieszka Radwańska's 3rd title of the year, and her 4th overall.

Doubles
Main article: 2008 International Women's Open – Doubles

Cara Black / Liezel Huber defeated Květa Peschke / Rennae Stubbs, 2–6, 6–0, 10–8

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References
  1. BBC SPORT | Tennis | Ivanovic out of Eastbourne event


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