Player stats
| Stat | Jose Acasuso (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | #1 |
| Rank at event | #69 | #3 |
| Ranking points | 544 | 3,345 |
| Country | ARG | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 22.4 | 25.2 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| Service points | 68 | 63 |
| 1st serve in | 60.3% | 65.1% |
| 1st serve won | 82.9% | 65.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 48.1% | 59.1% |
| Service games | 10 | 10 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 4 | 5 / 7 |