Jan Vacek was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Gustavo Kuerten won in the final 6–7(4–7), 7–5, 7–6(7–2) against Guillermo Coria.
Seeds
Fernando Meligeni (second round) Sjeng Schalken (second round) Tommy Robredo (first round) Mariano Zabaleta (second round) Agustín Calleri (quarterfinals) Gustavo Kuerten (champion) Dominik Hrbatý (quarterfinals) André Sá (quarterfinals)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 2002 Brasil Open draw 2002 Brasil Open qualifying draw