2008 Grand Prix Hassan II | |
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Date | May 18–25 May |
Edition | 24th |
Category | International Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | €349,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Casablanca, Morocco |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Gilles Simon | |
Doubles | |
Albert Montañés / Santiago Ventura |
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