Date 14 – 27 January | Edition 90th | |
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | ||
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.
Contents
- Mens Singles
- Womens Singles
- Mens Doubles
- Womens Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Boys Singles
- Girls Singles
- Boys Doubles
- Girls Doubles
- References
Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati were the defending champions. Agassi, chose to withdraw the tournament citing personal reasons. 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 in this season replacing Ford.
Men's Singles
Thomas Johansson defeated Marat Safin, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Women's Singles
Jennifer Capriati defeated Martina Hingis, 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–2
Men's Doubles
Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor defeated Michaël Llodra / Fabrice Santoro, 7–6, 6–3
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
Boys' Singles
Clément Morel defeated Todd Reid, 6–4, 6–4
Girls' Singles
Barbora Strýcová defeated Maria Sharapova, 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