Player stats
| Stat | Xavier Malisse (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #6 |
| Rank at event | #37 | #6 |
| Ranking points | 905 | 2,620 |
| Country | BEL | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| Service points | 81 | 67 |
| 1st serve in | 56.8% | 64.2% |
| 1st serve won | 71.7% | 69.8% |
| 2nd serve won | 57.1% | 29.2% |
| Service games | 10 | 9 |
| Break points saved | 9 / 10 | 6 / 9 |