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2002 French Open
The 2002 French Open was the second Grand Slam event of 2002 and the 101st edition of the French Open. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from late May through early June, 2002.
Both Gustavo Kuerten and Jennifer Capriati were unsuccessful in defending their 2001 titles; Kuerten was defeated in the fourth round by eventual champion Albert Costa, and Capriati was defeated by eventual champion Serena Williams in the semi-finals. Costa won his only major title, defeating compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final. Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus to win her second major title, her first French Open title, and the first of four consecutive majors in what was called at the time a "Serena Slam".
Seniors
Men's singles
Main article: 2002 French Open – Men's singles
Spain Albert Costa defeated Spain Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3
- It was Costa's 1st title of the year, and his 12th (and final) overall. It was his 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.
Women's singles
Main article: 2002 French Open – Women's singles
USA Serena Williams defeated USA Venus Williams, 7–5, 6–3
- It was Serena's 4th title of the year, and her 15th overall. It was her 2nd career major title, and her 1st French Open title.
Men's doubles
Main article: 2002 French Open – Men's doubles
NED Paul Haarhuis / RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated BAH Mark Knowles / CAN Daniel Nestor, 7–5, 6–4
Women's doubles
Main article: 2002 French Open – Women's doubles
ESP Virginia Ruano Pascual / ARG Paola Suárez defeated USA Lisa Raymond / AUS Rennae Stubbs, 6–4, 6–2
Mixed doubles
Main article: 2002 French Open – Mixed doubles
ZIM Cara Black / ZIM Wayne Black defeated RUS Elena Bovina / BAH Mark Knowles, 6–3, 6–3
Juniors
Boys' singles
FRA Richard Gasquet defeated FRA Laurent Recouderc, 6–0, 6–1
Girls' singles
INA Angelique Widjaja defeated USA Ashley Harkleroad, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4
Boys' doubles
GER Markus Bayer / GER Philipp Petzschner defeated AUS Ryan Henry / AUS Todd Reid, 7–5, 6–4
Girls' doubles
GER Anna-Lena Grönefeld / CZE Barbora Strýcová defeated TPE Su-Wei Hsieh / RUS Svetlana Kuznetsova 7–5, 7–5
Notes
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