Our team (Pat, Lleyton, Wayne and Todd) was confident but cautious as it took on the mighty Swedes at Sydney International Tennis Centre on its Rebound Ace surface.  While Pat suffered  defeat at the hands of Johansson, Lleyton continued his USO form, winning both his rubbers. Wayne and Todd  gained an emotional victory in the doubles. The Aussies will now play  in their third consecutive final.

Day 1 
Patrick Rafter defeated by Thomas Johansson 
6-3 7-6(6) 3-6 2-6 3-6
Lleyton Hewitt defeats Jonas Bjorkman 
4-6 6-4 7-6(5) 7-6(2)

Day 2 
Wayne Arthurs/ToddWoodbridge defeated Jonas Bjorkman/Magnus Larsson 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 7-6(3)

Day 3
Lleyton Hewitt defeated Thomas Johansson 
7-6(3) 5-7 6-2 6-1
Patrick Rafter defeats Jonas Bjorkman
6-3 6-2