Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #6 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #7 |
| Ranking points | 4,520 | 2,355 |
| Country | AUS | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21 | 22.1 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 8 |
| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
| Service points | 109 | 87 |
| 1st serve in | 45.9% | 44.8% |
| 1st serve won | 76% | 69.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 40.7% | 41.7% |
| Service games | 14 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 11 | 5 / 10 |