The 2002 Bank of the West Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts that was part of the Tier II Series of the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the 31st edition of the tournament and took place at the Taube Tennis Center in Stanford, California, United States, from July 22 through July 28, 2002. First-seeded Venus Williams won the singles title, her second at the event after 2000, and earned $ 93,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]
2002 Bank of the West Classic | |
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Date | July 22–28 |
Edition | 31st |
Category | Tier II Series |
Draw | 28S / 16D |
Prize money | US$585,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Stanford, California, U.S. |
Venue | Taube Tennis Center |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
editSingles
editVenus Williams defeated. Kim Clijsters, 6–3, 6–3
- It was Williams' 5th singles title of the year and the 15th of her career.
Doubles
editLisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs defeated Janette Husárová / Conchita Martínez, 6–1, 6–1
References
edit- ^ "Williams outguns Clijsters". BBC Sport. July 28, 2002.
- ^ "Venus Williams powers past Clijsters to win Bank of the West". Los Altos Town Crier. July 30, 2002.
- ^ Jimmy Wu (August 1, 2002). "Cashing in at Bank of the West". The Stanford Daily. p. 9.