Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Lleyton Hewitt (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #5 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 2,420 | 4,240 |
| Country | RUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.7 | 21.6 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 180 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 13 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| Service points | 91 | 101 |
| 1st serve in | 57.1% | 41.6% |
| 1st serve won | 82.7% | 66.7% |
| 2nd serve won | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| Service games | 14 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 5 | 9 / 14 |