Tennis tournament
The 2005 US Open was the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2005. It was held between August 29, 2005, and September 11, 2005.
Roger Federer was successful in defending his 2004 title, defeating Andre Agassi in the final. Svetlana Kuznetsova was unsuccessful in her title defense, 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
Roger Federer defeating Andre Agassi,[1] 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(1), 6–1
- It was Federer's 10th title of the year, and his 32nd overall. It was his 6th career Grand Slam title, and his 2nd (consecutive) US Open title.
Women's singles
Kim Clijsters defeating Mary Pierce, 6–3, 6–1
- It was Clijsters's 7th title of the year, and her 28th overall. It was her 1st career Grand Slam title.
Men's doubles
Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan defeating Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi, 6–1, 6–4
Women's doubles
Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur defeating Elena Dementieva / Flavia Pennetta, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Daniela Hantuchová[2] / Mahesh Bhupathi defeating Katarina Srebotnik / Nenad Zimonjić, 6–4, 6–2
Juniors
Boys' singles
Ryan Sweeting defeating Jérémy Chardy, 6–4, 6–4
Girls' singles
Victoria Azarenka[3] defeating Alexa Glatch, 6–3, 6–4
Boys' doubles
Alex Clayton / Donald Young defeating Carsten Ball / Thiemo de Bakker, 7–6(3), 4–6, 7–5
Girls' doubles
Nikola Fraňková / Alisa Kleybanova defeating Alexa Glatch / Vania King, 7–5, 7–6(3)
Seeds
Top 10 seeds (singles)
More information on the top 32 seeds here.
Top 5 seeds (men's doubles)
Top 5 seeds (women's doubles)
Top 5 seeds (mixed doubles)
Withdrawals
Highlights
- Day 1
- Defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia became the first defending women's champion to lose in the first round during the Open Era. She lost to Ekaterina Bychkova 6–3, 6–4. It marked the fourth time a women's defending champion was ousted in her first match.
- Ninth-seeded Gastón Gaudio (2004 French Open champion) also lost in the first round. He was beaten by wildcard Brian Baker in straight sets: 7–6(9), 6–2, 6–4.
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Indian teen sensation Sania Mirza became the first Indian woman to reach the 4th round of any Grand Slam.
- Day 5
- Day 6
- American James Blake takes out No. 2 seed – and one of the candidates to win the title – Rafael Nadal of Spain. James Blake declared the player of the day for the 2nd time in the tournament.
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Twin brothers Mike and Bob Bryan, after being runners-up at the other three Grand Slams, are champions for the first time in the US Open in the men's doubles championship, winning the 1st seed Jonas Björkman and Max Mirnyi.
- Day 13
- Day 14
Player of the day
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2005 US Open (tennis).
- Official website of US Open
- Archived results on SI.com
- Tennis Quickfound 2005 US Open Page (Women's Results)
Notes
- ^ This was Agassi's last Grand Slam final.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Azarenka made it in the final in 2012 and 2013, lost to Serena Williams in both events.
- ^ Muller gives Roddick the birthday blues - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- ^ Venus wins battle of the Williamses - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)