2008 China Open – Men's singles

Fernando González was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Björn Phau.

Second-seeded Andy Roddick won in the final 6–4, 6–7(6–8), 6–3, against Dudi Sela.

Seeds
The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round. • # 🇪🇸 David Ferrer (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Andy Roddick (champion)

• # Fernando González (quarterfinals)

• # 🇫🇷 Richard Gasquet (quarterfinals)

• # 🇪🇸 Fernando Verdasco (second round)

• # 🇪🇸 Tommy Robredo (quarterfinals)

• # 🇩🇪 Rainer Schüttler (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Sam Querrey (second round)