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
DateAugust 29 – September 11
Edition125th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceHardcourt
LocationNew York City, U.S.
VenueUSTA 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.

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