2008 Chennai Open – Singles

The 2008 Chennai Open was a professional men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Chennai, India, from January 7 to January 13, 2008. It marked the thirteenth edition of the tournament, which is part of the ATP Tour as an International Series event. The singles competition featured a strong field, including several top-ranked players. Defending champion and seventh seed, Mikhail Youzhny, successfully retained his title by defeating the third seed, Janko Tipsarević, in the final with a score of 6–3, 6–4. This victory contributed to Youzhny's reputation as a formidable competitor on the ATP circuit, while the tournament played a significant role in promoting tennis in India.