Patrick Rafter defeated Brett Steven 4-6 6-2 7-6 in the Adelaide round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Brett Steven came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Patrick Rafter had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on hard. Patrick Rafter claimed a first win over Brett Steven in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Rafter P. came through in three sets.