Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #15 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #22 |
| Ranking points | 4,389 | 1,224 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.5 | 22.1 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 7 |
| Service points | 83 | 109 |
| 1st serve in | 55.4% | 57.8% |
| 1st serve won | 89.1% | 76.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 62.2% | 39.1% |
| Service games | 15 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 1 | 6 / 10 |