2002 ASB Bank Classic

2002 ASB Bank Classic 31 December – 5 January 17th Tier IV 32S / 16D $140,000 Hard / Outdoor Auckland, New Zealand ASB Tennis Centre ISR Anna Smashnova USA Nicole Arendt / RSA Liezel Huber ASB Classic ASB Classic WTA Auckland Open The 2002 ASB Bank Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, and was part of Tier IV of the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from 31 December 2001 until 5 January 2002. Unseeded Anna Smashnova won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money. Finals Singles 2002 ASB Bank Classic – Singles ISR Anna Smashnova defeated RUS Tatiana Panova 6–2, 6–2 It was Smashnova's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of her career. Doubles 2002 ASB Bank Classic – Doubles USA Nicole Arendt / RSA Liezel Huber defeated CZE Květa Hrdličková / SVK Henrieta Nagyová 7–5, 6–4 See also 2002 Heineken Open – men's tournament External links Official website ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws ASB Classic Category:WTA Auckland Open ASB ASB ASB Category:2002 in New Zealand tennis