| Singles | |
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| 2008 DFS Classic | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–6(7), 3–6, 7–6(4) |
Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but chose not to participate that year.
Kateryna Bondarenko won in the final 7–6(7), 3–6, 7–6(4), against Yanina Wickmayer.
The top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round.