Final score 6–4, 7–5 Seeds 8 | Draw 28 (4Q / 3WC) | |
Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, but was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Unseeded Juan Martín del Potro won in the final 6–4, 7–5, against second-seeded Richard Gasquet.
Seeds
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.
References
2008 Mercedes Cup – Singles Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA