Points won by each set: | 31-17, 31-24, 40-27 |
Points won directly behind the serve:
28 % Ferrero – 20 of 70
24 % Verkerk – 24 of 100

Verkerk [46] began the final on his serve with two net-cords… Actually the only interesting moment occurred in the mid-3rd set when the Dutchman held after 8 deuces saving six break points and had two break points in the following game to level at 3 games apiece. Ferrero [3] finished the tournament with his trademark shot – a blistering cross-court forehand. The Spaniard fulfilled his destiny after two French Open semifinals and a final in his previous three appearances.

Ferrero’s route to his 10th title:
1 Michel Kratochvil 7-5, 7-5, 6-4
2 Nicolas Massu 6-2, 3-0 ret.
3 Tim Henman 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2
4 Felix Mantilla 6-2, 6-1, 6-1
Q Fernando Gonzalez 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
S Albert Costa 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-4
W Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2