2008 Open Sabadell Atlántico Barcelona Explained

The 2008 Open Sabadell Atlántico Barcelona (also known traditionally as the Torneo Godó) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 56th edition of the Torneo Godó, and was part of the International Series Gold of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from April 28 through May 4, 2008.

The singles draw featured ATP No. 2, Monte-Carlo Masters singles and doubles titlist, three-time Barcelona defending champion Rafael Nadal, Australian Open quarterfinalist and Valencia winner David Ferrer, and Acapulco finalist and Buenos Aires champion David Nalbandian. Among other players were Delray Beach and Houston runner-up James Blake, Costa do Sauípe finalist Carlos Moyá, Tommy Robredo, Andy Murray and Ivo Karlović.

The event also featured a seniors' tournament that was part of the ATP Champions Tour, which was held from April 24 to 28. Marcelo Ríos won the title.

Champions

Singles

See main article: 2008 Open Sabadell Atlántico Barcelona – Singles. Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer 6–1, 4–6, 6–1

Doubles

See main article: 2008 Open Sabadell Atlántico Barcelona – Doubles. Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan defeated Mariusz Fyrstenberg / Marcin Matkowski 6–3, 6–2

Seniors

See main article: 2008 Seniors Torneo Godó. Marcelo Ríos defeated Michael Stich 6–3, 6–3

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