Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #3 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 3,577 | 3,678 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 25.6 | 27 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 16 |
| Double faults | 5 | 16 |
| Service points | 149 | 188 |
| 1st serve in | 62.4% | 48.9% |
| 1st serve won | 78.5% | 78.3% |
| 2nd serve won | 62.5% | 44.8% |
| Service games | 24 | 25 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 3 | 2 / 6 |