2008 Masters Series Hamburg – Singles Explained

See main article: 2008 Masters Series Hamburg.

Rafael Nadal defeated the defending champion Roger Federer in a rematch of the previous year's final, 7–5, 6–7^(3–7), 6–3 to win the singles tennis title at the 2008 Hamburg European Open.^{[1] [2] [3]}

This was the last edition of the tournament played as an ATP Masters Series event, as it was downgraded to an ATP Tour 500 event for the 2009 season.^{[4] [5]}

Seeds

The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

Qualifying

Qualifying draw

Seventh qualifier

External links

• Draw
• Qualifying draw
• ITF tournament profile

Notes and References

1. News: Nutbrown . Charlie . Nadal completes Masters clay collection with Federer triumph . 21 November 2022 . . 18 May 2008.
2. News: Nadal vence a Federer y se venga en Hamburgo . Nadal defeats Federer and gets his revenge at Hamburg . 21 November 2022 . . 18 May 2008 . es.
3. Web site: ATP Masters Series Hamburg 2008 Final Highlights - Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal . . Tennis TV . 21 November 2022.
4. News: German Tennis . 21 November 2022 . . 17 January 2009.
5. News: Traquete . Manuel . ATP Tour: The Story Behind Hamburg’s Fall From Grace . 21 November 2022 . Last Word on Sports . 24 July 2007.