Player stats
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis (W) | Wayne Ferreira (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #6 | - |
| Rank at event | #14 | #11 |
| Ranking points | 1,565 | 1,715 |
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.9 | 29.1 |
| Height (cm) | 196 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 24 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| Service points | 99 | 82 |
| 1st serve in | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| 1st serve won | 84.8% | 80% |
| 2nd serve won | 57.6% | 62.2% |
| Service games | 16 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 1 | 1 / 3 |