Player stats
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis (W) | Marcelo Rios (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #4 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #16 | #7 |
| Ranking points | 1,809 | 2,702 |
| Country | AUS | CHI |
| Hand | R | L |
| Age | 21.2 | 22.1 |
| Height (cm) | 196 | 175 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 17 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| Service points | 65 | 67 |
| 1st serve in | 64.6% | 52.2% |
| 1st serve won | 85.7% | 91.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 60.9% | 50% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 1 | 0 / 1 |