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The 2008 ASB Classic was a women's
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tournament played on outdoor
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s. It was the 23rd edition of the ASB Classic, and was part of the
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of the
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. It took place at the
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in
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, New Zealand, from 31 December 2007 through 5 January 2008.


Finals


Singles

Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport Leach (born June 8, 1976) is an American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 98 weeks (including as the year-end No. 1 four ...
defeated
Aravane Rezaï Aravane Rezaï (; ''Arghavān-e Rezāyi'' , born 14 March 1987) is an Iranian–French professional tennis player. She has defeated many top players on the WTA Tour, such as Justine Henin, Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharap ...
, 6–2, 6–2 *It was Lindsay Davenport's 1st title of the year, and her 54th overall.


Doubles

Mariya Koryttseva Mariya Serhiyivna Koryttseva (; born 25 May 1985) is a Ukrainian former tennis player. On 18 August 2008, she achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 50. On 23 June 2008, she peaked at No. 39 in the doubles rankings. Career Kory ...
/
Lilia Osterloh Lilia Osterloh (born April 7, 1978) is a former tennis player from the United States. Osterloh became professional in August 1997. She reached her highest singles ranking in April 2001, when she became world No. 41. Her career-high doubles rank ...
defeated Martina Müller /
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, 6–3, 6–4


See also

* 2008 Heineken Open – men's tournament


External links


Official website

WTA tournament draws
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