It was the 82nd edition of the Los Angeles Open, and was part of the International Series of the 2008 ATP Tour.

9, San Jose and Dubai champion Andy Roddick, Nottingham runner-up and Umag titlist Fernando Verdasco, and winner of back-to-back titles in Stuttgart and Kitzbühel Juan Martín del Potro.

In addition to the singles and doubles events, a Legends Invitational Singles competition took place, featuring Jim Courier, Aaron Krickstein, John McEnroe, Mikael Pernfors, Jimmy Arias and Wayne Ferreira.

1997 Countrywide Classic champion Jim Courier won the event, defeating 1981 and 1986 titlist John McEnroe in the final.

Four time Countrywide Classic champion Roy Emerson was the tournament honoree for 2008.