Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Wayne Ferreira (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | - |
| Rank at event | #9 | #31 |
| Ranking points | 1,951 | 1,014 |
| Country | RUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.5 | 28.8 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| Service points | 76 | 102 |
| 1st serve in | 46.1% | 50% |
| 1st serve won | 77.1% | 58.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 63.4% | 47.1% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 5 | 7 / 13 |