Player stats
| Stat | Fernando Verdasco (W) | Mark Philippoussis (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #8 | - |
| Rank at event | #39 | #178 |
| Ranking points | 845 | 223 |
| Country | ESP | AUS |
| Hand | L | R |
| Age | 21.9 | 28.9 |
| Height (cm) | 188 | 196 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 10 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| Service points | 89 | 90 |
| 1st serve in | 66.3% | 73.3% |
| 1st serve won | 74.6% | 71.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 6 | 6 / 9 |