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2002 WTA Tour Championships

The 2002 WTA Tour Championships, also known by its sponsored name Home Depot Championships, 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.

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

Finals

Singles

Main article: 2002 WTA Tour Championships – Singles

BEL Kim Clijsters defeated USA Serena Williams, 7–5, 6–3.

  • It was Clijsters' 4th title of the year and the 10th of her career.

Doubles

Main article: 2002 WTA Tour Championships – Doubles

RUS Elena Dementieva / SVK Janette Husárová defeated ZIM Cara Black / RUS Elena Likhovtseva, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3.

References

References

  1. (November 12, 2002). "Clijsters claims season finale". BBC.
  2. (November 12, 2002). "Relatively Big Victory for Clijsters". Los Angeles Times.
  3. (October 29, 2002). "Trio Is L.A.-Bound for Elite 16". Los Angeles Times.
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