Player stats
| Stat | Venus Williams (W) | Dinara Safina (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #7 | #2 |
| Rank at event | #8 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 2,522 | 3,752 |
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 28.3 | 22.5 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double faults | 3 | 8 |
| Service points | 68 | 69 |
| 1st serve in | 58.8% | 44.9% |
| 1st serve won | 77.5% | 54.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 39.3% | 55.3% |
| Service games | 0 | 0 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 8 | 4 / 9 |