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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.

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.

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Seniors

Men's singles

Switzerland Roger Federer defeating United States 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

Belgium Kim Clijsters defeating France 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

United States Bob Bryan / United States Mike Bryan defeating Sweden Jonas Björkman / Belarus Max Mirnyi, 6–1, 6–4

Women's doubles

United States Lisa Raymond / Australia Samantha Stosur defeating Russia Elena Dementieva / Italy Flavia Pennetta, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Slovakia Daniela Hantuchová[2] / India Mahesh Bhupathi defeating Slovenia Katarina Srebotnik / Serbia and Montenegro Nenad Zimonjić, 6–4, 6–2

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Juniors

Boys' singles

The Bahamas Ryan Sweeting defeating France Jérémy Chardy, 6–4, 6–4

Girls' singles

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

Boys' doubles

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

Girls' doubles

Czech Republic Nikola Fraňková / Russia Alisa Kleybanova defeating United States Alexa Glatch / United States Vania King, 7–5, 7–6(3)

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Seeds

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Top 10 seeds (singles)

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

More information on the top 32 seeds here.

Top 5 seeds (men's doubles)

Men's doubles
1.Sweden Jonas Björkman
Belarus Max Mirnyi
lost toUnited States Mike Bryan
United States Bob Bryan
Final
2.United States Mike Bryan
United States Bob Bryan
defeatedSweden Jonas Björkman
Belarus Max Mirnyi
Final
3.The Bahamas Mark Knowles
Canada Daniel Nestor
lost toUnited States Paul Goldstein
United States Jim Thomas
1st round
4.Zimbabwe Wayne Black
Zimbabwe Kevin Ullyett
lost toSweden Jonas Björkman
Belarus Max Mirnyi
Semifinals
5.India Leander Paes
Serbia and Montenegro Nenad Zimonjić
lost toUnited States Amer Delić
United States Jeff Morrison
1st round

Top 5 seeds (women's doubles)

Women's doubles
1.Zimbabwe Cara Black
Australia Rennae Stubbs
lost toUnited States Lisa Raymond
Australia Samantha Stosur
Quarterfinals
2.Russia Svetlana Kuznetsova
Australia Alicia Molik
lost toGermany Anna-Lena Grönefeld
United States Martina Navratilova
Quarterfinals
3.Spain Conchita Martínez
Spain Virginia Ruano Pascual
lost toUnited States Lisa Raymond
Australia Samantha Stosur
Semifinals
4.Russia Nadia Petrova
United States Meghann Shaughnessy
lost toRussia Elena Dementieva
Italy Flavia Pennetta
3rd round
5.Slovakia Daniela Hantuchová
Japan Ai Sugiyama
lost toChina Yan Zi
China Zheng Jie
3rd round

Top 5 seeds (mixed doubles)

Mixed doubles
1.Zimbabwe Cara Black
Zimbabwe Wayne Black
lost toRussia Dinara Safina
Israel Andy Ram
2nd round
2.Australia Rennae Stubbs
United States Bob Bryan
lost toUnited States Corina Morariu
United States Mike Bryan
Quarterfinals
3.Russia Elena Likhovtseva
Canada Daniel Nestor
lost toSlovenia Katarina Srebotnik
Serbia and Montenegro Nenad Zimonjić
2nd round
4.United States Lisa Raymond
Sweden Jonas Björkman
lost toSlovakia Daniela Hantuchová
India Mahesh Bhupathi
2nd round
5.Japan Ai Sugiyama
Zimbabwe Kevin Ullyett
lost toSlovakia Daniela Hantuchová
India Mahesh Bhupathi
Quarterfinals
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Withdrawals

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