Player stats
| Stat | Gianluca Pozzi (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #7 |
| Rank at event | #76 | #8 |
| Ranking points | 541 | 1,883 |
| Country | ITA | RUS |
| Hand | L | R |
| Age | 34.9 | 20.3 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 2 | 8 |
| Double faults | 6 | 1 |
| Service points | 82 | 90 |
| 1st serve in | 43.9% | 51.1% |
| 1st serve won | 77.8% | 73.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 54.3% | 50% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 8 / 10 | 8 / 11 |