Xavier Malisse was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Mikhail Youzhny.
Fourth-seeded Mikhail Youzhny won in the final 6–0, 6–1, against first-seeded Rafael Nadal.
Seeds
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links Main Draw Qualifying draw
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