Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Wayne Ferreira (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | - |
| Rank at event | #3 | #36 |
| Ranking points | 3,870 | 995 |
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.6 | 30 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 10 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| Service points | 91 | 112 |
| 1st serve in | 42.9% | 50.9% |
| 1st serve won | 79.5% | 71.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 59.6% | 40% |
| Service games | 14 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 7 / 8 | 7 / 12 |