Player stats
| Stat | Karol Kucera (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #14 | #77 |
| Ranking points | 2,127 | 618 |
| Country | SVK | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.4 | 18.5 |
| Height (cm) | 188 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 91 | 97 |
| 1st serve in | 49.5% | 51.5% |
| 1st serve won | 64.4% | 78% |
| 2nd serve won | 58.7% | 40.4% |
| Service games | 14 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 4 | 4 / 8 |