2002 Acura Classic

January 2025 2002 Acura Classic July 29 – August 4 24th Tier II 56S / 16D $775,000 Hard / outdoor San Diego, California, U.S. USA Venus Williams RUS Elena Dementieva / SVK Janette Husárová Southern California Open The 2002 Acura Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego in the United States. It was part of Tier II of the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the 24th edition of the tournament and was held from July 29 through August 4, 2002. First-seeded Venus Williams won her third consecutive singles title at the event and earned $115,000 first-prize money as well as 220 ranking points. Finals Singles 2002 Acura Classic – Singles USA Venus Williams defeated AUS Jelena Dokić, 6–2, 6–2 It was Williams's 5th singles title of the year and the 27th of her career. Doubles 2002 Acura Classic – Doubles RUS Elena Dementieva / SVK Janette Husárová defeated SVK Daniela Hantuchová / JPN Ai Sugiyama, 6–2, 6–4 It was Dementieva's 2nd title of her career. It was Husárová's 3rd title of the year and the 12th of her career. External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament draws Acura Classic Category:San Diego Open (tennis) Toshiba Classic Category:2002 in American tennis