Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #9 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #17 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 1,673 | 3,664 |
| Country | GER | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22 | 26.5 |
| Height (cm) | 183 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| Service points | 110 | 112 |
| 1st serve in | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| 1st serve won | 70.4% | 65.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 60.7% | 54.8% |
| Service games | 16 | 17 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 5 | 3 / 7 |