Player stats
| Stat | Roger Federer (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #24 | #16 |
| Rank at event | #24 | #16 |
| Ranking points | 1,180 | 1,565 |
| Country | SUI | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 19.6 | 24.3 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 10 |
| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
| Service points | 85 | 101 |
| 1st serve in | 54.1% | 56.4% |
| 1st serve won | 73.9% | 75.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.4% | 31.8% |
| Service games | 14 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 7 | 6 / 10 |