Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | - |
| Rank at event | #3 | #22 |
| Ranking points | 3,577 | 1,468 |
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 25.6 | 21.8 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 13 |
| Service points | 94 | 135 |
| 1st serve in | 72.3% | 51.9% |
| 1st serve won | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| 2nd serve won | 57.7% | 35.4% |
| Service games | 16 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 3 | 14 / 20 |