Patrick Rafter was the defending champion .
Champion successfully defended champion 's 's title , defeating compatriot Mark Philippoussis in the final , 6 -- 3 , 3 -- 6 , 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 0 .
Patrick Rafter was the defending champion , and he successfully defended his title , defeating compatriot Mark Philippoussis in the final , 6 -- 3 , 3 -- 6 , 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 0 .