2002 US Open (tennis)

The 2002 US Open was held between August 26 and September 8, 2002.

2002 US Open
DateAugust 26 – September 8
Edition122nd
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceHardcourt
LocationNew York City, U.S.
VenueUSTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Champions
Men's singles
Pete Sampras
Women's singles
Serena Williams
Men's doubles
Mahesh Bhupathi / Max Mirnyi
Women's doubles
Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suárez
Mixed doubles
Mike Bryan / Lisa Raymond
Boys' singles
Richard Gasquet
Girls' singles
Maria Kirilenko
Boys' doubles
Michel Koning / Bas van der Valk
Girls' doubles
Elke Clijsters / Kirsten Flipkens

Both Lleyton Hewitt and Venus Williams were unsuccessful in their title defenses, Hewitt being defeated in the semifinals by Andre Agassi and Venus being defeated in the final by her younger sister Serena. It was the third of four consecutive Grand Slam titles won by Serena, all won by defeating Venus in the final. Pete Sampras, runner-up in 2001, won his fifth US Open title, and his 14th and final Grand Slam title, defeating his rival Agassi in the final in four sets.

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