Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Escude (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #2 |
| Rank at event | #28 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 1,115 | 3,805 |
| Country | FRA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 25.3 | 21.5 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| Service points | 46 | 57 |
| 1st serve in | 45.7% | 50.9% |
| 1st serve won | 81% | 75.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 64% | 42.9% |
| Service games | 8 | 9 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 1 / 4 |