Thomas Johansson was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Jonas Björkman won in the final 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–2 against Wayne Arthurs.
Seeds
Andy Roddick (first round) Fabrice Santoro (quarterfinals) Greg Rusedski (semifinals) Jarkko Nieminen (first round) Stefan Koubek (second round) Michel Kratochvil (semifinals) Magnus Larsson (quarterfinals) Davide Sanguinetti (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 2002 Nottingham Open Singles draw 2002 Nottingham Open Qualifying draw