Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #27 | #5 |
| Rank at event | #30 | #5 |
| Ranking points | 1,122 | 3,115 |
| Country | GER | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.6 | 26.2 |
| Height (cm) | 183 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| Service points | 70 | 79 |
| 1st serve in | 50% | 63.3% |
| 1st serve won | 80% | 66% |
| 2nd serve won | 54.3% | 48.3% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 6 | 4 / 7 |