Player stats
| Stat | Serena Williams (W) | Barbara Schett (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #51 |
| Ranking points | 6,552 | 680 |
| Country | USA | AUT |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.6 | 27.2 |
| Height (cm) | 175 | 176 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| Service points | 36 | 36 |
| 1st serve in | 61.1% | 50% |
| 1st serve won | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 64.3% | 22.2% |
| Service games | 0 | 0 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 4 | 2 / 8 |