The 2002 DFS Classic was a women's

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tournament played on

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s at the

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in the

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that was part of Tier III of the

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. It was the 21st edition of the tournament and was held from 10 June until 16 June 2002. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–2, 6–3 * It was Dokić's 3rd title of the year and the 7th of her career.

Doubles

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defeated Kimberly Po-Messerli /

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6–4, 6–3 * It was Asagoe's 1st title of the year and the 1st of her career. It was Callens' only title of the year and the 7th of her career.

External links

ITF tournament edition details
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Birmingham Classic (tennis)