Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #10 | - |
| Rank at event | #10 | #24 |
| Ranking points | 1,748 | 1,140 |
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 19.2 | 23.5 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 12 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 87 | 63 |
| 1st serve in | 52.9% | 54% |
| 1st serve won | 71.7% | 91.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 61% | 48.3% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 6 | 0 / 1 |