2002 Sarasota Clay Court Classic

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2002 Sarasota Clay Court Classic
DateApril 1–7
Edition1st
CategoryTier IV
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$140,000
SurfaceClay (green) / outdoor
Location Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Dokić
Doubles
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Sarasota Clay Court Classic ·  2003  

The 2002 Sarasota Clay Court Classic was a women's tennis event played on outdoor green clay courts in Sarasota, Florida in the United States that was part of the Tier IV category on the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 1 through April 7, 2002. First-seeded Jelena Dokić won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Dokić defeated Flag of Russia.svg Tatiana Panova, 6–2, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Dokic / Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva defeated Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Els Callens / Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez, 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–3


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