Player stats
| Stat | Mark Philippoussis (W) | Gustavo Kuerten (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #13 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #14 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 1,535 | 3,392 |
| Country | AUS | BRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24 | 24.1 |
| Height (cm) | 196 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 11 | 12 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| Service points | 83 | 93 |
| 1st serve in | 44.6% | 63.4% |
| 1st serve won | 78.4% | 76.3% |
| 2nd serve won | 67.4% | 52.9% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 |