Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Nicolas Escude (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | - |
| Rank at event | #5 | #41 |
| Ranking points | 2,420 | 840 |
| Country | RUS | FRA |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.7 | 26.5 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 9 | 10 |
| Double faults | 3 | 6 |
| Service points | 99 | 92 |
| 1st serve in | 61.6% | 58.7% |
| 1st serve won | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 52.6% | 50% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 6 | 4 / 8 |