Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Lleyton Hewitt (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #5 |
| Rank at event | #2 | #9 |
| Ranking points | 3,285 | 1,984 |
| Country | BRA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.9 | 19.4 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 180 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| Service points | 63 | 75 |
| 1st serve in | 52.4% | 46.7% |
| 1st serve won | 81.8% | 62.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 50% | 42.5% |
| Service games | 10 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 3 | 5 / 9 |