Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #12 |
| Rank at event | #7 | #14 |
| Ranking points | 1,887 | 1,387 |
| Country | BRA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.6 | 20.2 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 13 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| Service points | 165 | 177 |
| 1st serve in | 52.1% | 53.1% |
| 1st serve won | 74.4% | 70.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 51.9% | 45.8% |
| Service games | 28 | 28 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 11 | 4 / 11 |