Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #2 | #13 |
| Rank at event | #2 | #14 |
| Ranking points | 3,530 | 1,535 |
| Country | RUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.7 | 24 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 22 | 22 |
| Double faults | 2 | 9 |
| Service points | 157 | 161 |
| 1st serve in | 53.5% | 57.8% |
| 1st serve won | 85.7% | 87.1% |
| 2nd serve won | 53.4% | 55.9% |
| Service games | 25 | 27 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 8 | 1 / 2 |