Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Wayne Ferreira (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #32 |
| Ranking points | 4,480 | 1,095 |
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22 | 31.4 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| Service points | 52 | 64 |
| 1st serve in | 48.1% | 50% |
| 1st serve won | 84% | 65.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 63% | 46.9% |
| Service games | 9 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 1 | 6 / 10 |