Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #1 |
| Rank at event | #139 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 315 | 3,973 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.6 | 22 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 11 | 12 |
| Double faults | 7 | 9 |
| Service points | 153 | 119 |
| 1st serve in | 59.5% | 52.9% |
| 1st serve won | 73.6% | 84.1% |
| 2nd serve won | 48.4% | 57.1% |
| Service games | 18 | 18 |
| Break points saved | 10 / 11 | 3 / 4 |