Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Gustavo Kuerten (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #7 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #18 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 1,275 | 3,358 |
| Country | AUS | BRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 27.7 | 24 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 11 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| Service points | 81 | 68 |
| 1st serve in | 63% | 57.4% |
| 1st serve won | 76.5% | 76.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.7% | 51.7% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 4 | 2 / 3 |