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
1925 French Championships (tennis) 1925 French Championships (tennis) The 1925 French Championships (now known as the French Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Français in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 28 May until 6 June. It was the 30th staging of the French Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. It was the first time the tournament was open to players who were neither French citizens nor residents of France. Suzanne Lenglen won all three events she entered; the women's singles, the women's doubles, and the mixed doubles. René Lacoste