2008 Family Circle Cup – Singles Explained

Champ:	Serena Williams
Runner:	Vera Zvonareva
Score:	6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Draw:	56
Seeds:	16
Type:	singles doubles

See main article: 2008 Family Circle Cup.

Serena Williams defeated Vera Zvonareva in the final, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 to win the singles tennis title at the 2008 Family Circle Cup.^[1] This was Williams' third successive title in the 2008 season, and her first clay court title since the 2002 French Open.^[2]

Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Zvonareva.

Seeds

The top 8 seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• w/o = Walkover
• r = Retired

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Serena stumbles to Carolina win . 20 April 2008. BBC Sport. 1 August 2017.
2. Web site: Serena Williams captures 3rd successive title . 20 April 2008. The New York Times. 1 August 2017.