Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #23 | #10 |
| Rank at event | #26 | #11 |
| Ranking points | 1,204 | 2,264 |
| Country | RUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 19.1 | 22.3 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 8 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| Service points | 80 | 74 |
| 1st serve in | 50% | 56.8% |
| 1st serve won | 95% | 76.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 60% | 75% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 0 / 0 |