2002 Family Circle Cup

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2002 Family Circle Cup
DateApril 15–21
Edition30th
Category WTA Tier I Event
Draw64S / 32D
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Charleston, SC, USA
Venue Family Circle Tennis Center
Attendance89,395
Champions
Singles
Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
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The 2002 Family Circle Cup was a women's tennis tournament and the 30th edition of the Family Circle Cup. This WTA Tier I Event was held at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Unseeded Iva Majoli won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Croatia.svg Iva Majoli defeated Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder 7–6(7–5), 6–4

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs defeated Flag of France.svg Alexandra Fusai / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Caroline Vis 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7–4)

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