See main article: 2002 French Open.
Albert Costa defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final, 6–1, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2002 French Open.[1] It was his first and only major singles title.
Gustavo Kuerten was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to Costa.
At this tournament, Feliciano López began his record run of 79 consecutive major main draw appearances that spanned twenty years, ending at the 2022 Australian Open.
See main article: 2002 French Open – Men's singles qualifying.