The 2008 BCR Open Romania was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 16th edition of the event known that year as the BCR Open Romania, and was part of the International Series of the

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. It took place at the

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, Romania, from 8 September through 14 September 2008. The singles field was led by ATP No. 12,

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runner-up, Canada Masters quarterfinalist

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and

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titlist, and Bucharest defending champion

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, and

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and

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winner,

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finalist

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. Other seeded players were

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and Munich semifinalist

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, French Open quarterfinalist

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and

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. Second-seeded and defending champion

won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

, 6–3, 6–4 *It was Gilles Simon's 3rd title of the year, and his 5th overall. It was his 2nd consecutive win at the event.

Doubles

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defeated

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, 7–6^(7–4), 6–7^(9–11),

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References

External links

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