Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #7 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #11 |
| Ranking points | 3,548 | 2,296 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 27.8 | 22.6 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| Service points | 51 | 47 |
| 1st serve in | 51% | 66% |
| 1st serve won | 92.3% | 83.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 40% | 50% |
| Service games | 7 | 7 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 4 | 4 / 4 |