2008 Nottingham Open

2008 Nottingham Open
Date	16 – 21 June
Edition	19th
Category	International Series
Surface	Grass / Outdoor
Location	Nottingham, England
Venue	Nottingham Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Ivo Karlović
Doubles
Bruno Soares / Kevin Ullyett

The 2008 Nottingham Open (also known as the Slazenger Open for sponsorship reasons) was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. It was the 19th edition of the Nottingham Open, and was part of the International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the Nottingham Tennis Centre in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, from 16 June through 21 June 2008.

The singles field was led by ATP No. 16, Rome Masters semifinalist and San Jose finalist Radek Štěpánek, Munich semifinalist Paul-Henri Mathieu, and Hamburg Masters quarterfinalist Fernando Verdasco. Among other players competing were Queen's Club quarterfinalist and Nottingham defending champion Ivo Karlović, Casablanca titlist Gilles Simon, Dmitry Tursunov, Andreas Seppi and Gaël Monfils.

Notable stories

Tursunov's expulsion

Russian sixth seed Dmitry Tursunov was expelled from the tournament by the ATP after he stormed off the court in his doubles' first round match, dismayed at a decision from the line judge, as Simone Bolelli and Andreas Seppi led him and partner Chris Haggard 6–4, 3–1. While Tursunov was expected to receive a fine, the ATP decided to deliver a more severe punishment, withdrawing him from the singles event. His scheduled second round opponent, Thomas Johansson, was given a walkover into the quarterfinals.

Champions

Singles

Main article: 2008 Nottingham Open – Singles

Ivo Karlović defeated Fernando Verdasco, 7–5, 6–7^(4–7), 7–6^(10–8)

• It was Ivo Karlović's 1st title of the year, and his 4th overall. It was his 2nd consecutive win at the event.

Doubles

Main article: 2008 Nottingham Open – Doubles

Bruno Soares / Kevin Ullyett defeated Jeff Coetzee / Jamie Murray, 6–2, 7–6^(7–5)

External links

• Official website
• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles draw
• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) doubles draw
• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles qualifying draw