Rainer Schuettler defeated Mark Philippoussis 6-2 6-1 in the Chennai round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Rainer Schuettler came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Rainer Schuettler extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Schuettler R. took it in straight sets.
Schuettler R. and Philippoussis M. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Schuettler R. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Philippoussis M. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Rainer Schuettler beat Mark Philippoussis 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Rainer Schuettler vs Mark Philippoussis — Chennai Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-02/philippoussis-vs-schuettler-chennai-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 2003).