Player stats
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis (W) | Cedric Pioline (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #7 | - |
| Rank at event | #18 | #24 |
| Ranking points | 1,887 | 1,423 |
| Country | AUS | FRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.9 | 28.3 |
| Height (cm) | 196 | 188 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 16 | 7 |
| Double faults | 6 | 1 |
| Service points | 91 | 91 |
| 1st serve in | 65.9% | 54.9% |
| 1st serve won | 86.7% | 80% |
| 2nd serve won | 45.2% | 63.4% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 4 | 4 / 5 |