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Question

The winner of U.S. Open 2008, Women’s Singles, was:

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Option D: Serena Williams

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Serena Williams”.
The winner of the Women's Singles title at the U.S. Open in 2008 was Serena Williams.

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