2002 Nordea Nordic Light Open

The 2002 Nordea Nordic Light Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was part of the Tier IV category of the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and took place in Espoo, Finland from 5 August until 11 August 2002. Qualifier Svetlana Kuznetsova won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[1]

2002 Nordea Nordic Light Open
Date5–11 August
Edition1st
CategoryTier IV
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$140,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationEspoo, Finland
Champions
Singles
Svetlana Kuznetsova
Doubles
Svetlana Kuznetsova
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Finals

Singles

Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Denisa Chládková, 0–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–2)

  • It was Kuznetsova's first singles title of her career.

Doubles

Svetlana Kuznetsova / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Eva Bes-Ostariz / María José Martínez Sánchez, 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 6–3

References
  1. "Rubin proves fit enough in chase to be champion". The Scotsman. August 12, 2002.
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