Player stats
| Stat | Rafael Nadal (W) | Ivan Ljubicic (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #2 | #4 |
| Rank at event | #2 | #4 |
| Ranking points | 4,545 | 2,610 |
| Country | ESP | CRO |
| Hand | L | R |
| Age | 19.9 | 27.1 |
| Height (cm) | 185 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 10 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| Service points | 95 | 104 |
| 1st serve in | 68.4% | 58.7% |
| 1st serve won | 78.5% | 68.9% |
| 2nd serve won | 56.7% | 51.2% |
| Service games | 15 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 1 / 2 | 5 / 9 |