Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #7 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #30 |
| Ranking points | 5,022 | 996 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.6 | 21.2 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| Service points | 65 | 91 |
| 1st serve in | 66.2% | 61.5% |
| 1st serve won | 76.7% | 58.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 68.2% | 45.7% |
| Service games | 13 | 13 |
| Break points saved | 5 / 7 | 6 / 12 |