2008 Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic – Singles

Lindsay Davenport was the defending champion, but chose not to participate that year.

Patty Schnyder won in the final 6–3, 6–0, against Tamira Paszek.

Seeds
The top two seeds received a bye into the second round. • # 🇸🇰 Daniela Hantuchová (semifinals)

• # Patty Schnyder (champion)

• # 🇮🇹 Flavia Pennetta (quarterfinals)

• # 🇷🇺 Nadia Petrova (semifinals)

• # 🇮🇹 Francesca Schiavone (quarterfinals)

• # 🇨🇳 Li Na (withdrew due to a right knee injury)

• # 🇮🇹 Sara Errani (second round)

• # 🇨🇦 Aleksandra Wozniak (first round)

• # 🇨🇳 Peng Shuai (second round)