Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #15 |
| Rank at event | #3 | #16 |
| Ranking points | 3,392 | 1,485 |
| Country | BRA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.1 | 27.8 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 7 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| Service points | 70 | 76 |
| 1st serve in | 61.4% | 64.5% |
| 1st serve won | 83.7% | 75.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Service games | 11 | 11 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 |