Player stats
| Stat | Patrick Rafter (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #2 |
| Rank at event | #6 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 2,695 | 3,240 |
| Country | AUS | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 28.6 | 21.5 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 11 |
| Double faults | 5 | 1 |
| Service points | 110 | 107 |
| 1st serve in | 68.2% | 55.1% |
| 1st serve won | 73.3% | 76.3% |
| 2nd serve won | 62.9% | 60.4% |
| Service games | 17 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 2 | 3 / 4 |