| Champ: |  Agnieszka Radwańska |
| Runner: |  Nadia Petrova |
| Score: | 6–4, 6–7(11–13), 6–4 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Before Name: | Hastings Direct International Championships – Singles |
| After Name: | Aegon International – Women's singles |
See main article: 2008 International Women's Open.
Justine Henin was the defending champion, but retired from the sport on May 14, 2008.
Agnieszka Radwańska won the title, defeating Nadia Petrova in the final 6–4, 6–7(11–13), 6–4.
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.