2008 Hansol Korea Open

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2008 Hansol Korea Open
DateSeptember 22–28
Edition5th
Category Tier IV Series
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Seoul, South Korea
Venue Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Doubles
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung / Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei
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The 2008 Hansol Korea Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 5th edition of the event known that year as the Hansol Korea Open, and was part of the Tier IV Series of the 2008 WTA Tour. It took place at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center in Seoul, South Korea, from September 22 through September 28, 2008.

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Finals

Singles

Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur, 2–6, 6–1, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung / Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Hsieh Su-wei defeated Flag of Russia.svg Vera Dushevina / Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko, 6–3, 6–0

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