Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #14 | #4 |
| Rank at event | #42 | #10 |
| Ranking points | 959 | 2,262 |
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 18.2 | 22.5 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 9 |
| Service points | 75 | 76 |
| 1st serve in | 58.7% | 51.3% |
| 1st serve won | 90.9% | 79.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 61.3% | 48.6% |
| Service games | 15 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 1 | 0 / 4 |