2008 Movistar Open

2008 Movistar Open January 28–February 3 16th International Series $437,000 32S / 16D Clay / Outdoor Viña del Mar, Chile Centro de Tenis Las Salinas CHI Fernando González ARG José Acasuso / ARG Sebastián Prieto Chile Open (tennis) Chile Open The 2008 Movistar Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 16th edition of the Movistar Open, and was part of the International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the Centro de Tenis Las Salinas in Viña del Mar, Chile, from January 28 through February 3, 2008. The field was headlined by 2007 Madrid Masters quarterfinalist, 2002 and 2004 Viña del Mar champion Fernando González, 2007 U.S. Open quarterfinalist and 2004 Viña del Mar doubles titlist Juan Ignacio Chela, and Auckland semifinalist Juan Mónaco. Other seeded players were 2007 St. Petersburg finalist Fernando Verdasco, Doha and Sydney quarterfinalist Agustín Calleri, Óscar Hernández, José Acasuso and Nicolás Massú. Notable stories Gonzalez's walkover win Fernando González won the title by default after Juan Mónaco was forced to withdraw from the tournament, after retiring during the doubles final, where he played alongside Máximo González, due to a left ankle injury. Gonzalez was announced as the champion after his semifinal win over Pablo Cuevas, in which he saved two match points.atptennis.com Gonzalez Captures Vina Title in Strange Circumstances http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/2008news/vina_saturday.asp 2008-02-02 2008-07-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20080501074939/http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/2008news/vina_saturday.asp 2008-05-01 dead Finals Singles 2008 Movistar Open – Singles CHI Fernando González defeated ARG Juan Mónaco, walkover It was Fernando González's 1st title of the year, and his 9th overall. It was his 3rd win at the event. Doubles 2008 Movistar Open – Doubles ARG José Acasuso / ARG Sebastián Prieto defeated ARG Máximo González / ARG Juan Mónaco, 6–1, 3–0 retired References External links Official website Singles draw Doubles draw Qualifying Singles draw