Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #3 |
| Rank at event | #2 | #7 |
| Ranking points | 3,285 | 2,429 |
| Country | BRA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 23.9 | 20.5 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| Service points | 30 | 28 |
| 1st serve in | 43.3% | 46.4% |
| 1st serve won | 61.5% | 76.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 47.1% | 53.3% |
| Service games | 4 | 5 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 2 | 2 / 3 |