2005 US Open (tennis)

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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.

2005 US Open
DateAugust 29 – September 11
Edition125th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceHardcourt
LocationNew York City, U.S.
VenueUSTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Champions
Men's singles
Switzerland Roger Federer
Women's singles
Belgium Kim Clijsters
Men's doubles
United States Bob Bryan / United States Mike Bryan
Women's doubles
United States Lisa Raymond / Australia Samantha Stosur
Mixed doubles
Slovakia Daniela Hantuchová / India Mahesh Bhupathi
Wheelchair men's singles
Netherlands Robin Ammerlaan
Wheelchair women's singles
Netherlands Esther Vergeer
Wheelchair men's doubles
Netherlands Robin Ammerlaan / France Michaël Jérémiasz
Wheelchair women's doubles
Netherlands Korie Homan / Netherlands Esther Vergeer
Boys' singles
The Bahamas Ryan Sweeting
Girls' singles
Belarus Victoria Azarenka
Boys' doubles
United States Alex Clayton / United States Donald Young
Girls' doubles
Czech Republic Nikola Fraňková / Russia Alisa Kleybanova
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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 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

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Men's singles

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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

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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

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Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan defeating Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi, 6–1, 6–4

Women's doubles

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Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur defeating Elena Dementieva / Flavia Pennetta, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3

Mixed doubles

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Daniela Hantuchová[2] / Mahesh Bhupathi defeating Katarina Srebotnik / Nenad Zimonjić, 6–4, 6–2

Juniors

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Boys' singles

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Ryan Sweeting defeating Jérémy Chardy, 6–4, 6–4

Girls' singles

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Victoria Azarenka[3] defeating Alexa Glatch, 6–3, 6–4

Boys' doubles

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Alex Clayton / Donald Young defeating Carsten Ball / Thiemo de Bakker, 7–6(3), 4–6, 7–5

Girls' doubles

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Nikola Fraňková / Alisa Kleybanova defeating Alexa Glatch / Vania King, 7–5, 7–6(3)

Seeds

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Top 10 seeds (singles)

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Men's singles
1. Roger Federerdefeated Andre Agassi (7th seed)Final
2. Rafael Nadallost to James Blake3rd round
3. Lleyton Hewittlost to Roger Federer (1st seed)Semifinal
4. Andy Roddicklost to Gilles Müller1st round
6. Nikolay Davydenkolost to Paradorn Srichaphan2nd round
7. Andre Agassilost to Roger Federer (1st seed)Final
8. Guillermo Corialost to Robby GinepriQuarterfinal
9. Gastón Gaudiolost to Brian Baker1st round
10. Mariano Puertalost to Stanislas Wawrinka2nd round
11. David Nalbandianlost to Roger Federer (1st seed)Quarterfinal
* Fifth seed Marat Safin (Russia) withdrew before the start of the tournament.
Women's singles
1. Maria Sharapovalost to Kim Clijsters (4th seed)Semifinal
2. Lindsay Davenportlost to Elena Dementieva (6th seed)Quarterfinal
3. Amélie Mauresmolost to Mary Pierce (12th seed)Quarterfinal
4. Kim Clijstersdefeated Mary Pierce (12th seed)Final
5. Svetlana Kuznetsovalost to Ekaterina Bychkova1st round
6. Elena Dementievalost to Mary Pierce (12th seed)Semifinal
7. Justine Henin-Hardennelost to Mary Pierce (12th seed)4th round
8. Serena Williamslost to Venus Williams (10th seed)4th round
9. Nadia Petrovalost to Maria Sharapova (1st seed)Quarterfinal
10. Venus Williamslost to Kim Clijsters (4th seed)Quarterfinal

More information on the top 32 seeds here.

Top 5 seeds (men's doubles)

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Men's doubles
1. Jonas Björkman
Max Mirnyi
lost to Mike Bryan
Bob Bryan
Final
2. Mike Bryan
Bob Bryan
defeated Jonas Björkman
Max Mirnyi
Final
3. Mark Knowles
Daniel Nestor
lost to Paul Goldstein
Jim Thomas
1st round
4. Wayne Black
Kevin Ullyett
lost to Jonas Björkman
Max Mirnyi
Semifinals
5. Leander Paes
Nenad Zimonjić
lost to Amer Delić
Jeff Morrison
1st round

Top 5 seeds (women's doubles)

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Women's doubles
1. Cara Black
Rennae Stubbs
lost to Lisa Raymond
Samantha Stosur
Quarterfinals
2. Svetlana Kuznetsova
Alicia Molik
lost to Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Martina Navratilova
Quarterfinals
3. Conchita Martínez
Virginia Ruano Pascual
lost to Lisa Raymond
Samantha Stosur
Semifinals
4. Nadia Petrova
Meghann Shaughnessy
lost to Elena Dementieva
Flavia Pennetta
3rd round
5. Daniela Hantuchová
Ai Sugiyama
lost to Yan Zi
Zheng Jie
3rd round

Top 5 seeds (mixed doubles)

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Mixed doubles
1. Cara Black
Wayne Black
lost to Dinara Safina
Andy Ram
2nd round
2. Rennae Stubbs
Bob Bryan
lost to Corina Morariu
Mike Bryan
Quarterfinals
3. Elena Likhovtseva
Daniel Nestor
lost to Katarina Srebotnik
Nenad Zimonjić
2nd round
4. Lisa Raymond
Jonas Björkman
lost to Daniela Hantuchová
Mahesh Bhupathi
2nd round
5. Ai Sugiyama
Kevin Ullyett
lost to Daniela Hantuchová
Mahesh Bhupathi
Quarterfinals

Withdrawals

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Highlights

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Player of the day

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Notes

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  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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