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2008 Grand Prix Hassan II
DateMay 18 – May 25
Edition24th
Champions
Singles
France Gilles Simon
Doubles
Spain Albert Montanes / Spain Santiago Ventura
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The 2008 Grand Prix Hassan II was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 24th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II, and was part of the International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the Complexe Al Amal in Casablanca, Morocco, from May 18 through May 25, 2008.

The main draw was led by Australian Open runner-up and Sydney doubles champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 2007 Bucharest semifinalist Gael Monfils, and Houston quarterfinalist Agustin Calleri. Other seeded players were Estoril quarterfinalist Marc Gicquel, Auckland semifinalist Julien Benneteau, Chris Guccione, Florent Serra and Victor Hanescu.

Champions

Singles

France Gilles Simon def. France Julien Benneteau, 7–5, 6–2

  • It was Gilles Simon's 1st title of the year, and his 3rd overall.

Doubles

Spain Albert Montanes / Spain Santiago Ventura def. United States James Cerretani / Australia Todd Perry, 6–1, 6–2