The 2002 ASB Bank Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, and was part of Tier IV of the 2002 WTA Tour. It was the 17th edition of the tournament and was held from 31 December 2001 until 5 January 2002. Unseeded Anna Smashnova won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.

2002 ASB Bank Classic
Date31 December – 5 January
Edition17th
CategoryTier IV
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$140,000
SurfaceHard / Outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
VenueASB Tennis Centre
Champions
Singles
Israel Anna Smashnova
Doubles
United States Nicole Arendt / South Africa Liezel Huber
← 2001 · WTA Auckland Open · 2003 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Anna Smashnova defeated   Tatiana Panova 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Smashnova's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of her career.

Doubles

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  Nicole Arendt /   Liezel Huber defeated   Květa Hrdličková /   Henrieta Nagyová 7–5, 6–4

See also

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