Player stats
| Stat | Jared Palmer (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #6 |
| Rank at event | #48 | #20 |
| Ranking points | 768 | 1,236 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.3 | 21.8 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| Service points | 68 | 61 |
| 1st serve in | 66.2% | 59% |
| 1st serve won | 77.8% | 77.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.5% | 52% |
| Service games | 10 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 4 / 6 |