Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #3 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 3,306 | 3,421 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 25.6 | 26.9 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 20 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| Service points | 100 | 107 |
| 1st serve in | 69% | 55.1% |
| 1st serve won | 66.7% | 74.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 61.3% | 54.2% |
| Service games | 14 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 6 | 6 / 7 |