2002 Australian Open
| 2002 Australian Open | |
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| Date | 14 – 27 January |
| Edition | 90th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Hardcourt (Rebound Ace) |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Venue | Melbourne Park |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Thomas Johansson
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| Women's Singles | |
 Jennifer Capriati
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| Men's Doubles | |
 Mark Knowles /  Daniel Nestor
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| Women's Doubles | |
 Martina Hingis /  Anna Kournikova
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| Mixed Doubles | |
 Daniela Hantuchová /  Kevin Ullyett
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The 2002 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne in Australia. It was the 90th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 14 through 27 January 2002 and attracted an attendance of 518,248.
Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati were the defending champions. Agassi, chose to withdraw the tournament citing personal reasons. Thomas Johansson won his first Grand Slam title, while Capriati successfully defended her title defeating three-time champion Martina Hingis in the final.
Kia Motors began its sponsorship in this season replacing Ford.
Thomas Johansson defeated Marat Safin, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Jennifer Capriati defeated Martina Hingis, 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–2
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