Player stats
| Stat | Venus Williams (W) | Dinara Safina (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #3 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 7,217 | 9,801 |
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 29 | 23.1 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 185 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| Service points | 38 | 36 |
| 1st serve in | 65.8% | 63.9% |
| 1st serve won | 80% | 30.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 76.9% | 38.5% |
| Service games | 0 | 0 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 1 | 0 / 5 |