Player stats
| Stat | James Blake (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | - |
| Rank at event | #9 | #72 |
| Ranking points | 2,085 | 550 |
| Country | USA | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 26.7 | 26.6 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| Service points | 109 | 112 |
| 1st serve in | 62.4% | 66.1% |
| 1st serve won | 75% | 66.2% |
| 2nd serve won | 41.5% | 52.6% |
| Service games | 16 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 4 / 8 | 9 / 12 |