Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #8 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #7 |
| Ranking points | 4,305 | 2,345 |
| Country | BRA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.9 | 28.6 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| Service points | 49 | 50 |
| 1st serve in | 55.1% | 58% |
| 1st serve won | 81.5% | 65.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 59.1% | 38.1% |
| Service games | 8 | 8 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 2 / 6 |