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2008 Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad – Singles
Paul-Henri Mathieu was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Marin Čilić. Unseeded Victor Hănescu won in the final 6–3, 6–4, against seventh-seeded Igor Andreev. Seeds The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round. Draw Finals Top half Bottom half External linksDraw {{DEFAULTSORT:2008 Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad - Singles Singles
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