Albert Costa and Serena Williams claimed singles titles at the 101st French Open, with Williams beginning her run of four consecutive Grand Slam victories.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 101st French Open
- Grand Slam order in 2002
- Second of four
- Men's singles winner
- Albert Costa (Spain)
- Women's singles winner
- Serena Williams (USA)
- Men's final result
- Costa defeated compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Women's final result
- Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Defending champions Gustavo Kuerten and Jennifer Capriati entered the 2002 French Open seeking to retain their 2001 titles. Kuerten fell in the fourth round to Albert Costa, while Capriati was eliminated by Serena Williams in the semi-finals, opening the path for two new champions.
The 2002 French Open was held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris from late May through early June. Albert Costa won the men's singles by defeating fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero in an all-Spanish final, claiming his only Grand Slam title. Serena Williams won the women's singles by defeating her sister Venus Williams in the final.
Costa's victory marked his sole major title, while Serena Williams's win was her first French Open title and the start of four consecutive Grand Slam titles — a run dubbed the 'Serena Slam' — establishing her as a dominant force in women's tennis through 2003.
Result
at Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France