The 2008 Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 14th edition of the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic, and was part of the Tier III Series of the 2008 WTA Tour. It took place at the Grand Hyatt Bali in Bali, Indonesia, from September 8 through September 14, 2008. Patty Schnyder won the singles title.
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