Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #12 |
| Rank at event | #3 | #21 |
| Ranking points | 3,261 | 1,165 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 28.8 | 27.4 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 24 | 10 |
| Double faults | 12 | 7 |
| Service points | 132 | 167 |
| 1st serve in | 63.6% | 58.1% |
| 1st serve won | 88.1% | 75.3% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.3% | 48.6% |
| Service games | 21 | 21 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 11 / 14 |