Player stats
| Stat | David Nalbandian (W) | Nicolas Lapentti (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #28 | #22 |
| Rank at event | #32 | #27 |
| Ranking points | 1,084 | 1,210 |
| Country | ARG | ECU |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 20.4 | 25.8 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 188 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 4 | 10 |
| Double faults | 3 | 6 |
| Service points | 149 | 161 |
| 1st serve in | 51% | 58.4% |
| 1st serve won | 57.9% | 69.1% |
| 2nd serve won | 54.8% | 32.8% |
| Service games | 25 | 25 |
| Break points saved | 3 / 12 | 9 / 19 |