2003 Adidas International – Men's singles explained

Lee Hyung-taik won his first (and only) ATP Tour title, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final, 4–6, 7–6^(8–6), 7–6^(7–4). He saved a championship point in the third set and became the first South Korean player to win an ATP title.^{[1] [2]}

Roger Federer was the defending champion, but lost in the first round to lucky loser Franco Squillari.

Seeds

A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.

1. Marat Safin (quarterfinals)
2. Juan Carlos Ferrero (final)
3. Carlos Moyá (second round)
4. Roger Federer (first round)
5. Albert Costa (first round)
6. Andy Roddick (second round)
7. Paradorn Srichaphan (quarterfinals)
8. Gastón Gaudio (second round)

External links

• 2003 Adidas International draw
• 2003 Adidas International Singles Qualifying draw

Notes and References

1. Web site: PYE . JOHN . 2003-01-11 . Lee Upsets Ferrero to Win 1st ATP Title . 2024-02-09 . Midland Daily News . en-US.
2. Web site: PYE . JOHN . 2003-01-11 . S. Korean Lee Wins First ATP Tour Title . 2024-02-09 . Plainview Herald . en.