2008 Australian Open – Women's Singles lost to Ivanovic in the fourth round. 2008 Australian Open – Women's Singles Serena Williams was the defending champion, but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Jelena Janković. Maria Sharapova, the runner-up to Williams in 2007, won in the final 7–5, 6–3, against Ana Ivanovic to win her third Grand Slam title and her first at the Australian Open. She was also the first Russian woman to win this tournament. Ivanovic lost in a Grand Slam final for the second time, though she would eventually win the French Open a few months later. This was the first Australian Open appearance
2008 French Open Ammerlaan / Ronald Vink, 6–2, 7–5 Jiske Griffioen / Esther Vergeer defeated Korie Homan / Sharon Walraven, 6–4, 6–4 Below are the lists of the wildcard awardees entering in the main draws. The following players received entry into a lucky loser spot: The following players received entry into a lucky loser spot: 2008 French Open The 2008 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 112th edition of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam event of the year. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from 25 May