2002 WTA Tour Championships explained

The 2002 WTA Tour Championships, also known by its sponsored name Home Depot Championships Presented by Porsche, 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.[1] 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.[2]

Amélie Mauresmo and Martina Hingis had qualified for the tournament but withdrew due to injuries.[3]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2002 WTA Tour Championships – Singles. Kim Clijsters defeated Serena Williams, 7–5, 6–3.

Doubles

See main article: 2002 WTA Tour Championships – Doubles. Elena Dementieva / Janette Husárová defeated Cara Black / Elena Likhovtseva, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clijsters claims season finale. news.bbc.co.uk. BBC. November 12, 2002.
  2. News: Lisa Dillman. Relatively Big Victory for Clijsters. Los Angeles Times. November 12, 2002.
  3. News: Lisa Dillman. Trio Is L.A.-Bound for Elite 16. Los Angeles Times. October 29, 2002.