Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Nicolas Lapentti (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #3 |
| Rank at event | #35 | #8 |
| Ranking points | 921 | 1,960 |
| Country | RUS | ECU |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.2 | 23.6 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 188 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 12 | 9 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| Service points | 65 | 64 |
| 1st serve in | 55.4% | 60.9% |
| 1st serve won | 88.9% | 79.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 55.2% | 52% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 1 | 1 / 3 |