2002 WTA Tour Championships

The 2002 WTA Tour Championships, also known by its sponsored name Home Depot Championships Presented by Porsche, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, United States. It was the 32nd edition of the year-end singles championships, the 27th edition of the year-end doubles championships, and was part of the 2002 WTA Tour. The tournament was held between November 6 and November 11, 2002. Fifth-seeded Kim Clijsters won the singles event and earned $765,000 first-prize money as well as 485 ranking points. Total attendance for the event, held for the first time at the Staples Center, was 56,862.

2002 WTA Tour Championships
DateNovember 6 – 11
Edition32nd
CategoryYear-end championships
Draw16S/8D
Prize money$3,000,000
SurfaceHard/indoor
LocationLos Angeles, United States
VenueStaples Center
Champions
Singles
Kim Clijsters
Doubles
Elena Dementieva / Janette Husárová

Amélie Mauresmo and Martina Hingis had qualified for the tournament but withdrew due to injuries.

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