Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #3 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 3,298 | 3,317 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 26.3 | 27.7 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 70 | 60 |
| 1st serve in | 67.1% | 51.7% |
| 1st serve won | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 60.9% | 41.4% |
| Service games | 11 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 5 | 1 / 4 |