Player stats
| Stat | Roger Federer (W) | Pete Sampras (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #15 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #15 | #6 |
| Ranking points | 1,580 | 2,790 |
| Country | SUI | USA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 19.8 | 29.8 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 25 | 26 |
| Double faults | 6 | 9 |
| Service points | 181 | 189 |
| 1st serve in | 62.4% | 69.8% |
| 1st serve won | 82.3% | 76.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 51.5% | 45.6% |
| Service games | 29 | 29 |
| Break points saved | 9 / 11 | 11 / 14 |