Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Jared Palmer (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #86 | #145 |
| Ranking points | 555 | 294 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.3 | 24.8 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 10 |
| Double faults | 6 | 9 |
| Service points | 83 | 124 |
| 1st serve in | 47% | 57.3% |
| 1st serve won | 84.6% | 67.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 61.4% | 56.6% |
| Service games | 16 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 6 | 13 / 16 |