2002 Australian Open
| 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 | |
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]
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
Men's singles
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
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
Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor defeated Michaël Llodra / Fabrice Santoro, 7–6, 6–3
- Note: This is the very 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
Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova defeated Daniela Hantuchová / 
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 6–2, 6–7(4–7), 6–1
Mixed doubles
Daniela Hantuchová / Kevin Ullyett defeated Paola Suárez / Gastón Etlis, 6–3, 6–2
Juniors
Boys' singles
Clément Morel defeated Todd Reid, 6–4, 6–4
Girls' singles
Barbora Strýcová defeated Maria Sharapova,[2] 6–0, 7–5
Boys' doubles
Ryan Henry / Todd Reid defeated 
Florin Mergea / Horia Tecău, walkover
Girls' doubles
Gisela Dulko / Angelique Widjaja defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova / 
Matea Mezak, 6–2, 5–7, 6-4
Wheelchair
Men's wheelchair singles
Robin Ammerlaan defeated David Hall, 6–2, 6-4
Women's wheelchair singles
Esther Vergeer defeated Daniela Di Toro, 6–2, 6–0
Seeds
References
- ^ "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.