2010 Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell
tennis tournament
The 2010 Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell (also known as the Torneo Godó) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 58th edition of the event known this year as the Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell, and was part of the ATP World Tour 500 series of the 2010 ATP World Tour. It took place at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from April 19 through April 25, 2010.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the tournament this year citing fatigue.
The event also featured a seniors' tournament that was part of the ATP Champions Tour, which was held from April 16 to 18. Goran Ivanišević won the title.
Finals
Singles
Fernando Verdasco defeated Robin Söderling, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3
It was Verdasco's 2nd title of the year and 5th of his career. It was the 8th straight year a Spaniard had won the title.
Doubles
Daniel Nestor / Nenad Zimonjić defeated Lleyton Hewitt / Mark Knowles, 4–6, 6–3, [10–6]
Seniors
Goran Ivanišević defeated Thomas Enqvist, 6–4, 6–4
Entrants
Seeds
Rankings as of April 12, 2010.
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