Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Wayne Ferreira (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #2 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #26 | #22 |
| Ranking points | 1,181 | 1,259 |
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.4 | 22.7 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double faults | 6 | 7 |
| Service points | 85 | 99 |
| 1st serve in | 62.4% | 60.6% |
| 1st serve won | 73.6% | 76.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 59.4% | 41% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 5 / 7 | 6 / 8 |