Alexander Bublik vs Roman Safiullin Prediction

Alexander Bublik, currently ranked 76, possesses a form index of 53.42 and an Elo rating of 1294.62. His surface strength index stands at 12.25, which indicates moderate adaptability to clay. Notably, Bublik's mean serve index is 97.28, suggesting a strong serving capability. In contrast, Roman Safiullin, ranked 77, has a lower form index of 37.31 and an Elo rating of 817.79, reflecting less recent success. Safiullin's surface strength index is 7.10, and while his mean serve index is slightly lower at 96.21, he boasts a higher mean return index of 88.35 compared to Bublik's 86.47. Both players have faced challenges in their recent matches. Bublik's last three outings include a disappointing loss to Jakub Mensik, along with a couple of victories against Andrey Rublev and Alexei Popyrin. Safiullin's recent performances have also been lackluster, with losses to Arthur Rinderknech and Jakub Mensik, punctuated by a win against Alexei Popyrin. This mixed form may play a crucial role in their performance trajectory moving into this match.