Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Escude (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #1 |
| Rank at event | #37 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 898 | 3,537 |
| Country | FRA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.5 | 20.7 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 10 | 12 |
| Double faults | 5 | 4 |
| Service points | 113 | 117 |
| 1st serve in | 55.8% | 51.3% |
| 1st serve won | 69.8% | 70% |
| 2nd serve won | 44% | 43.9% |
| Service games | 17 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 7 / 12 | 9 / 14 |