September 3, 2002 (Tuesday)
- Stock market downturn of 2002: The Nikkei stock average falls 3.2% to 9,217.04, an 18-year low.
- 2002 US Open: Lindsay Davenport defeated Yelena Bovina to advance to the semi-finals against the winner of Serena Williams vs. Daniela Hantuchová; Monica Seles defeated Martina Hingis to advance to the quarter-finals against Venus Williams.