The Chennai Open 2008, was the 13th edition of the ATP event being held in India. Held from the 31st of December 2007 to the 6th of January 2008. This year saw World No.2 Rafael Nadal leading the charge along with 3 other top 20 ranked players- Marcos Baghdatis, Carlos Moya and Mikhail Youzhny,
2008 showcased some exhilarating tennis. One match in particular stood out- the semi-final clash between World No.2 Rafael Nadal and World No.17 and Chennai favourite Carlos Moya turned out to be the longest 3 set match in ATP and Chennai Open history with Nadal coming out on top with a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 victory.
Mikhail Youzhny clinched his 4th ATP title taming a clearly exhausted Rafael Nadal in the finals with a 6-0, 6-1 score line. The doubles final saw the Ratiwatana twins Sonchai and Sonchat, claiming their 2nd ATP title defeating Marcos Baghdatis and Marc Gicquel in a gripping 6-4, 7-5 victory.
Mikhail Youzhny def. 
Rafael Nadal, 6–0, 6–1
Sanchai Ratiwatana / Sonchat Ratiwatana def. 
Marcos Baghdatis / 
Marc Gicquel, 6–4, 7–5
2008 showcased some exhilarating tennis. One match in particular stood out- the semi-final clash between World No.2 Rafael Nadal and World No.17 and Chennai favourite Carlos Moya turned out to be the longest 3 set match in ATP and Chennai Open history with Nadal coming out on top with a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 victory.
Mikhail Youzhny clinched his 4th ATP title taming a clearly exhausted Rafael Nadal in the finals with a 6-0, 6-1 score line. The doubles final saw the Ratiwatana twins Sonchai and Sonchat, claiming their 2nd ATP title defeating Marcos Baghdatis and Marc Gicquel in a gripping 6-4, 7-5 victory.
Winners
Men's Singles
Mikhail Youzhny def. Rafael Nadal, 6–0, 6–1- It was Mikhail Youzhny's 1st title of the year, and his 4th overall.
Men's Doubles
Sanchai Ratiwatana / Sonchat Ratiwatana def. Marcos Baghdatis / Marc Gicquel, 6–4, 7–5
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