Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | James Blake (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | - |
| Rank at event | #7 | #120 |
| Ranking points | 2,345 | 343 |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 28.6 | 21.6 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 63 | 83 |
| 1st serve in | 61.9% | 59% |
| 1st serve won | 82.1% | 73.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 58.3% | 35.3% |
| Service games | 10 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 0 | 9 / 11 |