Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #28 |
| Ranking points | 3,779 | 1,228 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 26.8 | 21.6 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 10 | 14 |
| Double faults | 6 | 7 |
| Service points | 102 | 120 |
| 1st serve in | 46.1% | 58.3% |
| 1st serve won | 95.7% | 82.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 65.5% | 50% |
| Service games | 16 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 3 | 3 / 5 |