The 2002 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne in Australia. It was the 90th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 14 through 27 January 2002 and attracted an attendance of 518,248.[1]
| 2002 Australian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–27 January 2002 |
| Edition | 90th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Hardcourt (Rebound Ace) |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Venue | Melbourne Park |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Thomas Johansson | |
| Women's singles | |
 Jennifer Capriati | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Mark Knowles /  Daniel Nestor | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Martina Hingis /  Anna Kournikova | |
| Mixed doubles | |
 Daniela Hantuchová /  Kevin Ullyett | |
| Wheelchair men's singles | |
 Robin Ammerlaan | |
| Wheelchair women's singles | |
| Esther Vergeer | |
| Boys' singles | |
 Clément Morel | |
| Girls' singles | |
 Barbora Strýcová | |
| Boys' doubles | |
 Ryan Henry / Todd Reid | |
| Girls' doubles | |
 Gisela Dulko /  Angelique Widjaja | |
Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati were the defending champions. Agassi, chose to withdraw from the tournament due to wrist injury. Thomas Johansson won his first Grand Slam title, while Capriati successfully defended her title defeating three-time champion Martina Hingis in the final.
Kia Motors began its sponsorship of the Australian Open in this season replacing Ford.
Seniors edit
Men's singles edit
Thomas Johansson defeated Marat Safin, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
- It was Johansson's 1st title of the year, and his 7th overall. It was his 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.
Women's singles edit
Jennifer Capriati defeated Martina Hingis, 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–2
- It was Capriati's 1st title of the year, and her 13th overall. It was her 3rd (and last) career Grand Slam title, and her 2nd Australian Open title.
Men's doubles edit
Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor defeated Michaël Llodra / Fabrice Santoro, 7–6, 6–3
- Note: This is the first time where in men's doubles, a team only needs to win two sets to win a match. Previously, teams required to win three sets to win a match.
Women's doubles edit
Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova defeated Daniela Hantuchová / 
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 6–2, 6–7(4–7), 6–1
Mixed doubles edit
Daniela Hantuchová / Kevin Ullyett defeated Paola Suárez / Gastón Etlis, 6–3, 6–2
Juniors edit
Boys' singles edit
Clément Morel defeated Todd Reid, 6–4, 6–4
Girls' singles edit
Barbora Strýcová defeated Maria Sharapova,[2] 6–0, 7–5
Boys' doubles edit
Ryan Henry / Todd Reid defeated 
Florin Mergea / Horia Tecău, walkover
Girls' doubles edit
Gisela Dulko / Angelique Widjaja defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova / 
Matea Mezak, 6–2, 5–7, 6-4
Wheelchair edit
Men's wheelchair singles edit
Robin Ammerlaan defeated David Hall, 6–2, 6-4
Women's wheelchair singles edit
Esther Vergeer defeated Daniela Di Toro, 6–2, 6–0
Seeds edit
References edit
- ^ "Tennis Australia Annual Report 2001-2002" (PDF). Chearinghouse for Sport. Tennis Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ Sharapova went on to reach the finals four times (2007, 2008, 2012 and 2015), she won the title in 2008 and lost to Serena Williams in 2007 and 2015, and Victoria Azarenka in 2012.