2008 French Open – Women's Singles 2008 French Open – Women's Singles Justine Henin was the three-time defending champion, but she retired from the sport on May 14, 2008. Her retirement left Serena Williams as the only former French Open champion remaining in the women's draw. Williams was defeated in the third round by Katarina Srebotnik, meaning that there would be a first-time French Open champion in 2008. Ana Ivanovic, the runner-up to Henin in 2007, won her first and only Grand Slam singles title, beating first-time finalist Dinara Safina, 6–4, 6–3 in the final. Ivanovic became the new WTA No. 1 singles ranking by reaching
2008 China Open (tennis) 2008 China Open (tennis) The 2008 China Open was a combine men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 10th edition of the China Open for the men (the 12th for the women), and was part of the International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour, and of the Tier II Series of the 2008 WTA Tour. Both the men's and the women's events took place at the Beijing Tennis Center in Beijing, China, from 22 September through 28 September 2008. The men's draw featured ATP No. 5, Australian Open and French Open quarterfinalist, Valencia and