Player stats
| Stat | Nicolas Lapentti (W) | Marat Safin (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - |
| Rank at event | #98 | #21 |
| Ranking points | 863 | 2,110 |
| Country | ECU | RUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 32.6 | 29.2 |
| Height (cm) | 188 | 193 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 3 | 9 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| Service points | 129 | 114 |
| 1st serve in | 59.7% | 51.8% |
| 1st serve won | 66.2% | 74.6% |
| 2nd serve won | 44.2% | 40% |
| Service games | 16 | 16 |
| Break points saved | 13 / 19 | 6 / 10 |