Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #2 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 3,545 | 3,185 |
| Country | BRA | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.2 | 29.2 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| Service points | 115 | 100 |
| 1st serve in | 63.5% | 61% |
| 1st serve won | 69.9% | 77% |
| 2nd serve won | 57.1% | 43.6% |
| Service games | 16 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 9 / 10 | 4 / 7 |