Player stats
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #21 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 1,479 | 5,118 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.5 | 25.7 |
| Height (cm) | 196 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 7 | 4 |
| Service points | 63 | 74 |
| 1st serve in | 41.3% | 50% |
| 1st serve won | 80.8% | 83.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 4 | 6 / 8 |