Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Neville Godwin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | - |
| Rank at event | #6 | #172 |
| Ranking points | 2,379 | 211 |
| Country | RUS | RSA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.5 | 25.5 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 173 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 6 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| Service points | 57 | 60 |
| 1st serve in | 56.1% | 58.3% |
| 1st serve won | 71.9% | 68.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 76% | 48% |
| Service games | 11 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 1 | 4 / 7 |