Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Patrick Rafter (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #2 | #5 |
| Ranking points | 3,615 | 2,855 |
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.7 | 28.8 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 81 | 67 |
| 1st serve in | 51.9% | 62.7% |
| 1st serve won | 66.7% | 59.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.4% | 40% |
| Service games | 10 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 5 | 4 / 8 |