Mark Philippoussis withdrew from this tie because of injury. Our team of world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt, Wayne Arthurs (53), Todd Woodbridge (doubles No.6), Scott Draper (148) won the tie 5-0 losing only 2 sets along the way. This comprehensive win means Australia will remain in the World Group for 2003.
Day 1
Lleyton Hewitt defeated Harsh Mankad
6-1 7-6 6-1
Wayne Arthurs defeated
Leander Paes
6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3
Day 2 Lleyton Hewitt/Todd Woodbridge defeated Paes/Uppal 6-3 7-6 6-1
Day 3 Scott
Draper defeated Rohan Bopanna
6-3 7-5
Wayne Arthurs defeated Harsh
Mankad
6-4 3-6 7-5