2008 Seniors Torneo Godó

The 2008 Seniors Torneo Godó was the third edition of the Seniors Torneo Godó and it took place from April 24–28, 2008.

2008 Seniors Torneo Godó
2008 Open Sabadell Atlántico Barcelona
Champion Marcelo Ríos
Runner-up Michael Stich
Score6–3, 6–3

Tie-breaks were used for the first two sets of each match, which was the best of three sets. If the score was tied at one set all, a "champions tie break" (the first player to win at least 10 points or by a margin of two points) would be used.

Sergi Bruguera was the defending champion, but had to withdraw (due to an injury) before his 3rd match of the round robin.

Marcelo Ríos won the title by defeating Michael Stich 6–3, 6–3 in the final. Cédric Pioline took the third place.

Draw

The main draw was announced on 23 April.[1]

Red GroupBlue Group
Albert Costa Sergi Bruguera (defending champion)
Magnus Larsson Cédric Pioline
Henri Leconte Marcelo Ríos
Michael Stich Carl-Uwe Steeb
Emilio Sánchez (replaced by Leconte) Magnus Gustafsson (replaced by Steeb)

Group A
Costa Larsson Leconte Stich RR W–L Set W–L Game W–L Standings
Albert Costa 7–6, 6–4 6–3, 6–2 3–6, 4–6 2–1 4–2 (66.7%) 32–27 (54.2%)
Magnus Larsson 6–7, 4–6 6–3, 4–6, [10–7] 6–3, 7–6(7–3) 2–1 4–3 (57.1%) 34–31 (52.3%) 3
Henri Leconte 3–6, 2–6 3–6, 6–4, [7–10] 3–6, 4–6 0–3 1–6 (14.3%) 21–35 (37.5%) 4
Michael Stich 6–3, 6–4 3–6, 6–7(3–7) 6–3, 6–4 2–1 4–2 (66.7%) 33–25 (56.9%)

Group B
Bruguera Pioline Ríos Steeb RR W–L Set W–L Game W–L Standings
Sergi Bruguera 6–4, 6–1 Withdrew 6–2, 6–1 2–1 4–0 (100%) 24–8 (75.0%) X
Cédric Pioline 1–6, 4–6 6–3, 3–6, [7–10] 6–1, 6–4 1–2 3–4 (42.9%) 26–27 (49.1%)
Marcelo Ríos Walkover 3–6, 6–3, [10–7] 6–1, 6–2 3–0 4–1 (80.0%) 22–12 (64.7%)
Carl-Uwe Steeb 2–6, 1–6 1–6, 4–6 1–6, 2–6 0–3 0–6 (0.0%) 11–36 (23.4%) 3

Bruguera had to withdraw before his match against Ríos due to an injury in his right knee.[2]

Third-place playoff
Third-place playoff
Cédric Pioline 773
Albert Costa (ret.) 651

Final
Final[3]
Marcelo Ríos 66
Michael Stich 33

Exhibition match
Exhibition match[4]
Marcelo Ríos 7
Alberto Martín 6

References
  1. "Sergi Bruguera defenderá el título de veteranos junto a Costa y Marcelo Ríos" [Sergi Bruguera will defend the seniors title alongside Costa and Marcelo Ríos]. Terra USA (in Spanish). Barcelona. EFE. 23 April 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. "Ríos va a la final en Barcelona tras lesión de Bruguera" [Ríos will go to the Final in Barcelona after Bruguera's injury]. El Mercurio Online (in Spanish). Barcelona. EFE. 25 April 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. "Marcelo Ríos se tituló campeón en el torneo de Barcelona" [Marcelo Ríos crowned champion in Barcelona tournament]. Radio Cooperativa (in Spanish). Barcelona. EFE. 27 April 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  4. "Buen rollo en la pista central" [Good vibes on center court]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Barcelona. 27 April 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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