2005 US Open (tennis)
The2005 US Openwas 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 the2011 finalbetweenNovak DjokovicandRafael Nadal,the2016 finalbetween Djokovic andStan Wawrinka,and the2021 finalbetween Djokovic andDaniil Medvedev,respectively.
Roger Federerwas successful in defending his 2004 title, defeatingAndre Agassiin the final.Svetlana Kuznetsovawas unsuccessful in her title defense, losing in the first round against compatriotEkaterina Bychkova.Kim Clijsterswon 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 futureUS Open (Tennis)championAndy Murraywas featured in the tournament.
Seniors
[edit]Men's singles
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Roger Federerdefeating
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 Clijstersdefeating
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
[edit]Bob Bryan/Mike Bryandefeating
Jonas Björkman/
Max Mirnyi,6–1, 6–4
Women's doubles
[edit]Lisa Raymond/
Samantha Stosurdefeating
Elena Dementieva/
Flavia Pennetta,6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Mixed doubles
[edit]
Daniela Hantuchová[2]/
Mahesh Bhupathidefeating
Katarina Srebotnik/
Nenad Zimonjić,6–4, 6–2
Juniors
[edit]Boys' singles
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Ryan SweetingdefeatingJérémy Chardy,6–4, 6–4
Girls' singles
[edit]Victoria Azarenka[3]defeatingAlexa Glatch,6–3, 6–4
Boys' doubles
[edit]Alex Clayton/Donald YoungdefeatingCarsten Ball/
Thiemo de Bakker,7–6(3), 4–6, 7–5
Girls' doubles
[edit]
Nikola Fraňková/Alisa KleybanovadefeatingAlexa Glatch/Vania King,7–5, 7–6(3)
Seeds
[edit]Top 10 seeds (singles)
[edit]| Men's singles | ||||
| 1. | Roger Federer |
defeated | Andre Agassi(7th seed) |
Final |
| 2. |  Rafael Nadal |
lost to | James Blake |
3rd round |
| 3. | Lleyton Hewitt |
lost to | Roger Federer(1st seed) |
Semifinal |
| 4. | Andy Roddick |
lost to |  Gilles Müller |
1st round |
| 6. | Nikolay Davydenko |
lost to |  Paradorn Srichaphan |
2nd round |
| 7. | Andre Agassi |
lost to | Roger Federer(1st seed) |
Final |
| 8. |  Guillermo Coria |
lost to | Robby Ginepri |
Quarterfinal |
| 9. | Gastón Gaudio |
lost to | Brian Baker |
1st round |
| 10. | Mariano Puerta |
lost to | Stanislas Wawrinka |
2nd round |
| 11. | David Nalbandian |
lost to | Roger Federer(1st seed) |
Quarterfinal |
| * Fifth seedMarat Safin(Russia) withdrew before the start of the tournament. | ||||
| Women's singles | ||||
| 1. | Maria Sharapova |
lost to | Kim Clijsters(4th seed) |
Semifinal |
| 2. | Lindsay Davenport |
lost to | Elena Dementieva(6th seed) |
Quarterfinal |
| 3. | Amélie Mauresmo |
lost to | Mary Pierce(12th seed) |
Quarterfinal |
| 4. | Kim Clijsters |
defeated | Mary Pierce(12th seed) |
Final |
| 5. | Svetlana Kuznetsova |
lost to | Ekaterina Bychkova |
1st round |
| 6. | Elena Dementieva |
lost to | Mary Pierce(12th seed) |
Semifinal |
| 7. | Justine Henin-Hardenne |
lost to | Mary Pierce(12th seed) |
4th round |
| 8. | Serena Williams |
lost to | Venus Williams(10th seed) |
4th round |
| 9. | Nadia Petrova |
lost to | Maria Sharapova(1st seed) |
Quarterfinal |
| 10. | Venus Williams |
lost to | Kim Clijsters(4th seed) |
Quarterfinal |
More information on the top 32 seedshere.
Top 5 seeds (men's doubles)
[edit]| Men's doubles | ||||
| 1. | Jonas BjörkmanMax Mirnyi |
lost to | Mike BryanBob Bryan |
Final |
| 2. | Mike BryanBob Bryan |
defeated | Jonas BjörkmanMax Mirnyi |
Final |
| 3. | Mark Knowles Daniel Nestor |
lost to | Paul GoldsteinJim Thomas |
1st round |
| 4. |  Wayne BlackKevin Ullyett |
lost to | Jonas BjörkmanMax Mirnyi |
Semifinals |
| 5. | Leander PaesNenad Zimonjić |
lost to | Amer DelićJeff Morrison |
1st round |
Top 5 seeds (women's doubles)
[edit]| Women's doubles | ||||
| 1. | Cara BlackRennae Stubbs |
lost to | Lisa RaymondSamantha Stosur |
Quarterfinals |
| 2. | Svetlana KuznetsovaAlicia Molik |
lost to |  Anna-Lena GrönefeldMartina Navratilova |
Quarterfinals |
| 3. | Conchita MartínezVirginia Ruano Pascual |
lost to | Lisa RaymondSamantha Stosur |
Semifinals |
| 4. | Nadia PetrovaMeghann Shaughnessy |
lost to | Elena DementievaFlavia Pennetta |
3rd round |
| 5. | Daniela Hantuchová Ai Sugiyama |
lost to |  Yan ZiZheng Jie |
3rd round |
Top 5 seeds (mixed doubles)
[edit]| Mixed doubles | ||||
| 1. | Cara BlackWayne Black |
lost to | Dinara Safina Andy Ram |
2nd round |
| 2. | Rennae StubbsBob Bryan |
lost to | Corina MorariuMike Bryan |
Quarterfinals |
| 3. | Elena LikhovtsevaDaniel Nestor |
lost to | Katarina SrebotnikNenad Zimonjić |
2nd round |
| 4. | Lisa RaymondJonas Björkman |
lost to | Daniela HantuchováMahesh Bhupathi |
2nd round |
| 5. | Ai SugiyamaKevin Ullyett |
lost to | Daniela HantuchováMahesh Bhupathi |
Quarterfinals |
Withdrawals
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Highlights
[edit]- Day 1
- Defending championSvetlana Kuznetsovaof Russia became the first defending women's champion to lose in the first round during theOpen Era.She lost toEkaterina Bychkova6–3, 6–4. It marked the fourth time a women's defending champion was ousted in her first match.
- Ninth-seededGastón Gaudio(2004 French Openchampion) also lost in the first round. He was beaten by wildcardBrian Bakerin straight sets: 7–6(9), 6–2, 6–4.
- Day 2
- 2003 ChampionAndy Roddicklost toGilles Müller7–6, 7–6, 7–6.[4]
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Indian teen sensationSania Mirzabecame the first Indian woman to reach the 4th round of any Grand Slam.
- Day 5
- Day 6
- AmericanJames Blaketakes out No. 2 seed – and one of the candidates to win the title –Rafael Nadalof Spain.James Blakedeclared the player of the day for the 2nd time in the tournament.
- Day 7
- Tenth seedVenus Williamsbeats her little sister and2005 Australian OpenchampionSerena Williamsto reach the quarter-finals, (7-6, 6–2). It was only the second time (after their second round meeting at the1998 Australian Open) that the sisters met before the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam tournament.[5]
- Day 8
- Andre Agassiis stretched to five sets againstBelgianXavier Malisse.
- Day 9
- Roger Federerloses his first set of the tournament againstNicolas Kieferof Germany. He progresses in four sets.
- Kim Clijstersof Belgium continues to dominate the hardcourt summer. Her victim in the quarter-final wasVenus Williams.Clijsters wins 4–6, 7-5 and 6–1.
- Day 10
- BothAndre AgassiandRobby Gineprineeded five difficult sets to beatJames BlakeandGuillermo Coriain their quarter-final matches.
- Second seedLindsay Davenportloses in three sets to RussianElena Dementievaand for the first time since 1994 there are no American representatives in the women's semifinals.
- Day 11
- Daniela HantuchováandMahesh Bhupathiare champions in Mixed doubles againstKatarina SrebotnikandNenad Zimonjić.
- Day 12
- Twin brothersMikeandBob 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 seedJonas BjörkmanandMax Mirnyi.
- Day 13
- Kim Clijsterswins her first Grand Slam title after defeatingMary Piercein 6–3, 6–1.
- Day 14
- Roger Federerwins the title defeatingAndre Agassiin four sets.
Player of the day
[edit]- Day 1 –Brian Bakerfor upset defeat ofGastón Gaudio
- Day 2 –James Blakefor a comeback after injury-marred 2004
- Day 3 –Sania Mirzafor winning the match despite bleeding toes
- Day 4 –Andre Agassifor second most wins in the US Open history
- Day 5 –Nicole Vaidišováfor a personal best performance in a Grand Slam Tourney
- Day 6 –James Blakefor defeating No. 2 seedRafael Nadal
- Day 7 –Venus Williamsfor defeating sisterSerena Williams
- Day 8 –Guillermo Coriaon winning the longest match (4 & 1/2 hours) of 2005 US open
- Day 9 –
Jarkko Nieminenfor becoming the firstFinnishman to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam - Day 10 –Mary Piercefor a great comeback and making it to the US Open Semifinal for the 1st time
- Day 11 –Daniela HantuchováandMahesh Bhupathifor winning the mixed doubles title
- Day 12 –MikeandBob Bryanfor winning their first men's doubles title
- Day 13 –Kim Clijstersfor capturing her first Grand Slam singles title
- Day 14 –Roger Federerfor capturing the men's singles title
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to2005 US Open (tennis).
- Official website of US Open
- Archived resultsonSI.com
- Tennis Quickfound 2005 US Open Page (Women's Results)
Notes
[edit]- ^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 in2012and2013,lost toSerena Williamsin both events.
- ^Muller gives Roddick the birthday blues - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- ^Venus wins battle of the Williamses - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)