Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | #2 |
| Rank at event | #9 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 1,951 | 3,291 |
| Country | RUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.5 | 28.9 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 13 | 11 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| Service points | 94 | 109 |
| 1st serve in | 56.4% | 58.7% |
| 1st serve won | 81.1% | 84.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.1% | 48.9% |
| Service games | 15 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 3 | 6 / 7 |