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...third-seeded Rafter had just five unforced errors against the unseeded Philippoussis, whose usually overpowering serve became a liability. He had just five aces and 13 double faults, the last on the final point of the match...
...feel that last year wasn't such a fluke. Now I can look at people and say I've done it again," he said. "Having the experience last year really helped me in this match. I was very relaxed out there...
...match was tied at one set apiece and 2-2 in the third set when Rafter took command. After holding serve, Rafter moved to break point on an incredible point when he raced around the court to return an overhead, a forehand into the corner and a drop shot...
Rafter then won the next eight games to close out the match...
Philippoussis, in his first Grand Slam final, stayed in the match by saving 13 of 14 break points until midway through the third set, but Rafter converted five of his six break points after that...