Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Gustavo Kuerten (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #6 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 2,695 | 4,580 |
| Country | AUS | BRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 28.6 | 24.9 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| Service points | 26 | 16 |
| 1st serve in | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| 1st serve won | 70.6% | 70% |
| 2nd serve won | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Service games | 4 | 3 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 0 / 1 |