Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #4 |
| Rank at event | #13 | #15 |
| Ranking points | 1,580 | 1,470 |
| Country | GER | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.2 | 23.9 |
| Height (cm) | 183 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 17 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| Service points | 102 | 79 |
| 1st serve in | 59.8% | 62% |
| 1st serve won | 72.1% | 85.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.1% | 46.7% |
| Service games | 14 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 8 / 10 | 1 / 3 |