Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Nicolas Escude (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #2 |
| Rank at event | #27 | #18 |
| Ranking points | 990 | 1,208 |
| Country | AUS | FRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 27.4 | 24.2 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| Service points | 46 | 43 |
| 1st serve in | 60.9% | 72.1% |
| 1st serve won | 85.7% | 71% |
| 2nd serve won | 55.6% | 25% |
| Service games | 8 | 8 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 1 | 2 / 6 |