Player stats
| Stat | Pete Sampras (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #10 | #6 |
| Rank at event | #10 | #6 |
| Ranking points | 2,015 | 2,920 |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 30 | 28.6 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 20 | 16 |
| Double faults | 5 | 7 |
| Service points | 116 | 123 |
| 1st serve in | 54.3% | 66.7% |
| 1st serve won | 85.7% | 74.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 64.2% | 53.7% |
| Service games | 19 | 20 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 10 / 14 |