2005 US Open (tennis)

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2005 US Open
DateAugust 29 – September 11
Edition125th
Category Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceHardcourt
LocationNew York City, USA
Venue USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer
Women's singles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Men's doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan / Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
Women's doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Mixed doubles
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová / Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
Wheelchair men's singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin Ammerlaan
Wheelchair women's singles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer
Wheelchair men's doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin Ammerlaan / Flag of France.svg Michaël Jérémiasz
Wheelchair women's doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Korie Homan / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Esther Vergeer
Boys' singles
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Ryan Sweeting
Girls' singles
Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka
Boys' doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Clayton / Flag of the United States.svg Donald Young
Girls' doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nikola Fraňková / Flag of Russia.svg Alisa Kleybanova
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The 2005 US Open was the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2005. It was held between August 29, 2005, and September 11, 2005. The "9/11/01" sign to remember the 9/11 attacks was not featured on the court. It was, however, featured during the 2011 final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the 2016 final between Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, and the 2021 final between Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, respectively.

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Roger Federer was successful in defending his 2004 title, defeating Andre Agassi in the final. Svetlana Kuznetsova was unsuccessful in her title defence, losing in the first round against compatriot Ekaterina Bychkova. Kim Clijsters won her first Grand Slam title after four previous Grand Slam final losses. It was the first of three US Open titles for Clijsters, also winning in 2009 and 2010. This was the first time that future US Open (Tennis) champion Andy Murray was featured in the tournament.

Seniors

Men's singles

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer defeating Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi, [1] 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(1), 6–1

Women's singles

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters defeating Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce, 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan / Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan defeating Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman / Flag of Belarus.svg Max Mirnyi, 6–1, 6–4

Women's doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur defeating Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva / Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová [2] / Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi defeating Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik / Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Nenad Zimonjić, 6–4, 6–2

Juniors

Boys' singles

Flag of the Bahamas.svg Ryan Sweeting defeating Flag of France.svg Jérémy Chardy, 6–4, 6–4

Girls' singles

Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka [3] defeating Flag of the United States.svg Alexa Glatch, 6–3, 6–4

Boys' doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Alex Clayton / Flag of the United States.svg Donald Young defeating Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carsten Ball / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Thiemo de Bakker, 7–6(3), 4–6, 7–5

Girls' doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nikola Fraňková / Flag of Russia.svg Alisa Kleybanova defeating Flag of the United States.svg Alexa Glatch / Flag of the United States.svg Vania King, 7–5, 7–6(3)

Seeds

Top 10 seeds (singles)

Men's singles
1. Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer defeated Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi (7th seed)Final
2. Flag of Spain.svg Rafael Nadal lost to Flag of the United States.svg James Blake 3rd round
3. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lleyton Hewitt lost to Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (1st seed)Semifinal
4. Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick lost to Flag of Luxembourg.svg Gilles Müller 1st round
6. Flag of Russia.svg Nikolay Davydenko lost to Flag of Thailand.svg Paradorn Srichaphan 2nd round
7. Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi lost to Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (1st seed)Final
8. Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Coria lost to Flag of the United States.svg Robby Ginepri Quarterfinal
9. Flag of Argentina.svg Gastón Gaudio lost to Flag of the United States.svg Brian Baker 1st round
10. Flag of Argentina.svg Mariano Puerta lost to Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stanislas Wawrinka 2nd round
11. Flag of Argentina.svg David Nalbandian lost to Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roger Federer (1st seed)Quarterfinal
* Fifth seed Marat Safin (Russia) withdrew before the start of the tournament.
Women's singles
1. Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova lost to Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters (4th seed)Semifinal
2. Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport lost to Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva (6th seed)Quarterfinal
3. Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo lost to Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce (12th seed)Quarterfinal
4. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters defeated Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce (12th seed)Final
5. Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova lost to Flag of Russia.svg Ekaterina Bychkova 1st round
6. Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva lost to Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce (12th seed)Semifinal
7. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne lost to Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce (12th seed)4th round
8. Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams lost to Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams (10th seed)4th round
9. Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova lost to Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova (1st seed)Quarterfinal
10. Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams lost to Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters (4th seed)Quarterfinal

More information on the top 32 seeds here.

Top 5 seeds (men's doubles)

Men's doubles
1. Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
Flag of Belarus.svg Max Mirnyi
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Final
2. Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
Flag of Belarus.svg Max Mirnyi
Final
3. Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Paul Goldstein
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Thomas
1st round
4. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Wayne Black
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Kevin Ullyett
lost to Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
Flag of Belarus.svg Max Mirnyi
Semifinals
5. Flag of India.svg Leander Paes
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Nenad Zimonjić
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Amer Delić
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Morrison
1st round

Top 5 seeds (women's doubles)

Women's doubles
1. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Quarterfinals
2. Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alicia Molik
lost to Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Quarterfinals
3. Flag of Spain.svg Conchita Martínez
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Semifinals
4. Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
lost to Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta
3rd round
5. Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
lost to Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
3rd round

Top 5 seeds (mixed doubles)

Mixed doubles
1. Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Wayne Black
lost to Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Israel.svg Andy Ram
2nd round
2. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
lost to Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
Quarterfinals
3. Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
lost to Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Nenad Zimonjić
2nd round
4. Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
lost to Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
2nd round
5. Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Kevin Ullyett
lost to Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
Quarterfinals

Withdrawals

Highlights

Player of the day

Notes

  1. This was Agassi's last Grand Slam final.
  2. By winning this year's US Open mixed doubles title, Hantuchová completed a Career Grand Slam in mixed doubles. She became just the 5th player in history to have achieved this.
  3. Azarenka made it in the final in 2012 and 2013, lost to Serena Williams in both events.
  4. Muller gives Roddick the birthday blues - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  5. Venus wins battle of the Williamses - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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