Tata Open to star players
Indian Express — November 22, 2002

Every year the depth is getting better and better. For the 2003 Tata Open Tennis Championship, the organisers have assembled a highly competitive field with a fair mixture of youth and experience. ‘Scud’ Mark Philippoussis (Australia), known for him booming serves, will be the star attraction in what promises to be an exciting week when the $400,000 Tata Open unfolds on December 30.

Paradorn Srichaphan (Thailand), who was the hottest player in the indoor tournaments in Europe on the ATP Tour, defending champion Guillermo Canas, Juan Ignacio Chela (both Argentina) and Sjeng Schalken (the Netherlands), who all had a profitable 2002, should be among the frontrunners for the title.