Player stats
| Stat | Rainer Schuettler (W) | Gustavo Kuerten (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #3 |
| Rank at event | #8 | #14 |
| Ranking points | 2,415 | 1,430 |
| Country | GER | BRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 27.3 | 26.9 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 190 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 14 |
| Double faults | 6 | 2 |
| Service points | 89 | 101 |
| 1st serve in | 56.2% | 52.5% |
| 1st serve won | 68% | 83% |
| 2nd serve won | 53.8% | 33.3% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 8 / 12 | 8 / 12 |