Defending champion was Peter Nicol , who failed in the semifinals that year against the eventual winner David Palmer . In the final, Palmer met his opponent Thierry Lincou with 15: 9, 10:15, 15: 7, 10:15 and 15: 4. This was Palmer's first title win in the Super Series Finals. Jonathon Power , who originally qualified in third place, had to cancel shortly before the start of the tournament due to injury. Chris Walker took over for him .