Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #2 |
| Rank at event | #46 | #2 |
| Ranking points | 760 | 3,130 |
| Country | BRA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 25.9 | 22.5 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 13 | 15 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| Service points | 97 | 103 |
| 1st serve in | 56.7% | 60.2% |
| 1st serve won | 81.8% | 72.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 59.5% | 51.2% |
| Service games | 16 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 2 / 2 | 4 / 7 |