Player stats
| Stat | Marat Safin (W) | Lleyton Hewitt (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #6 | #1 |
| Rank at event | #5 | #1 |
| Ranking points | 2,620 | 4,595 |
| Country | RUS | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.2 | 21.2 |
| Height (cm) | 193 | 180 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| Service points | 39 | 46 |
| 1st serve in | 64.1% | 63% |
| 1st serve won | 92% | 65.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 64.3% | 23.5% |
| Service games | 8 | 8 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 0 | 3 / 7 |