Player stats
| Stat | Lleyton Hewitt (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 3,835 | 2,845 |
| Country | AUS | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 21.7 | 22.7 |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 3 | 12 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| Service points | 92 | 92 |
| 1st serve in | 41.3% | 54.3% |
| 1st serve won | 73.7% | 72% |
| 2nd serve won | 53.7% | 45.2% |
| Service games | 14 | 14 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 7 | 3 / 6 |