2005 US Open (tennis)
The 2005 US Open was the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2005. It was held between August 29, 2005, and September 11, 2005. The "9/11/01" sign to remember the 9/11 attacks was not featured on the court. It was, however, featured during the 2011 final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the 2016 final between Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, and the 2021 final between Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, respectively.
2005 US Open | |
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Date | August 29 – September 11 |
Edition | 125th |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Hardcourt |
Location | New York City, U.S. |
Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Roger Federer | |
Women's singles | |
Kim Clijsters | |
Men's doubles | |
Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | |
Women's doubles | |
Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur | |
Mixed doubles | |
Daniela Hantuchová / Mahesh Bhupathi | |
Wheelchair men's singles | |
Robin Ammerlaan | |
Wheelchair women's singles | |
Esther Vergeer | |
Wheelchair men's doubles | |
Robin Ammerlaan / Michaël Jérémiasz | |
Wheelchair women's doubles | |
Korie Homan / Esther Vergeer | |
Boys' singles | |
Ryan Sweeting | |
Girls' singles | |
Victoria Azarenka | |
Boys' doubles | |
Alex Clayton / Donald Young | |
Girls' doubles | |
Nikola Fraňková / Alisa Kleybanova |
Roger Federer was successful in defending his 2004 title, defeating Andre Agassi in the final. Svetlana Kuznetsova was unsuccessful in her title defense, losing in the first round against compatriot Ekaterina Bychkova. Kim Clijsters won her first Grand Slam title after four previous Grand Slam final losses. It was the first of three US Open titles for Clijsters, also winning in 2009 and 2010. This was the first time that future US Open (Tennis) champion Andy Murray was featured in the tournament.