The 2008 If Stockholm Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 40th edition of the event known that year as the

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, and was part of the International Series of the

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. It took place at the

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, Sweden, from 6 October through 12 October 2008. The singles draw featured

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No. 7, Buenos Aires champion,

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runner-up David Nalbandian, Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Marseille finalist Mario Ančić, and Australian Open quarterfinalist, Adelaide runner-up Jarkko Nieminen. Also lined up were Rotterdam and Memphis finalist Robin Söderling, Wimbledon semifinalist

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and

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. First-seeded David Nalbandian won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

David Nalbandian defeated Robin Söderling, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3 *It was David Nalbandian's 2nd singles title of the year and the 9th of his career.

Doubles

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/ Kevin Ullyett defeated

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, 6–1, 6–3

References

External links

Official website

Singles draw

Doubles draw
{{2008 ATP Tour