Player stats
| Stat | Rafael Nadal (W) | Ivan Ljubicic (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #8 |
| Rank at event | #2 | #12 |
| Ranking points | 4,475 | 1,640 |
| Country | ESP | CRO |
| Hand | L | R |
| Age | 19.3 | 26.5 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 6 | 32 |
| Double faults | 2 | 6 |
| Service points | 159 | 140 |
| 1st serve in | 77.4% | 66.4% |
| 1st serve won | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 36.1% | 51.1% |
| Service games | 24 | 24 |
| Break points saved | 8 / 13 | 5 / 9 |