Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Gustavo Kuerten (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #17 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 1,350 | 3,392 |
| Country | AUS | BRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 27.8 | 24.1 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 8 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| Service points | 51 | 45 |
| 1st serve in | 58.8% | 53.3% |
| 1st serve won | 90% | 79.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 66.7% | 52.4% |
| Service games | 10 | 9 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 3 | 2 / 4 |