Player stats
| Stat | Serena Williams (W) | Ai Sugiyama (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #16 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #15 |
| Ranking points | 6,552 | 1,567 |
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.6 | 27.8 |
| Height (cm) | 175 | 163 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 5 | 8 |
| Service points | 67 | 75 |
| 1st serve in | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| 1st serve won | 69.2% | 45.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 53.6% | 51.7% |
| Service games | 0 | 0 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 7 | 4 / 9 |