2008 may have been a frustrating year injury-wise for Maria but she did achieve a lot in what she did play. Here is a list of some of the things she achieved:
1. Wins her first Australian Open in the first Grand Slam of the year in January to have a total of 3 Grand Slams.
2. Wins Doha for the 2nd time but this year Maria wins in it's first year as a tier 1
3. First career clay title in Amelia Island
4. Regains the #1 spot in May and has a total of 17 weeks on the top spot
5. From winning the Australian Open - Indian Wells, Maria posts 18 straight wins which is her 2nd longest match winning streak
6. Plays Fed Cup for the first time in Israel and wins both her matches in straight sets.