Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #16 | #4 |
| Rank at event | #14 | #4 |
| Ranking points | 2,033 | 2,978 |
| Country | BRA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.6 | 26.3 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| Service points | 105 | 134 |
| 1st serve in | 58.1% | 67.9% |
| 1st serve won | 78.7% | 64.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 65.9% | 53.5% |
| Service games | 17 | 17 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 4 | 12 / 16 |