French Open 2021: Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction For Roland Garros
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Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin
Alexander Zverev and Roman Safiullin will meet in the second round of the French open 2021. The 6th seed will start as a favourite coming into the second round of the Roland Garros.
Match Details:
| Tournament | French Open, 2021 |
| Match | Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin |
| Round | Second Round |
| Date | 2nd May, 2021 |
| Prize Money | $101,683 (INR 73,73,090 approx.) |
| Venue | Paris, France |
| Surface | Clay Court |
Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin: Match Preview
The German would like to gain momentum after a shaky start against the qualifier, Oscar Otte. Zverev was on a brink of losing but he held his nerve and made a comeback from 2 sets down to clinch the match. The score line of the match was 3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-0. Otherwise, Zverev has been in good form recently as he was the last man standing in the Madrid Open. After winning in Madrid, the world number 6 bowed out in the quarter finals to the eventual champion, Rafael Nadal. Interestingly, the German had won 3 consecutive matches against Nadal before losing to him with the score line of 3-6, 4-6. He would be looking to make a deep run in this year’s Roland Garros as he was only able to make till the round of 16 in the last year’s French Open.
Roman Safiullin is coming into the 2nd round after playing first round along with 3 rounds of qualifying matches. The Russian won the first round against world number 137, Carlos Taberner with the score line of 7-6, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2. He was unseeded in the qualifying draw but still managed to make it to the main draw. The world number 182 has been playing ATP Challengers regulary and not performed up to the mark in the recent past but the recent matches played in Paris will give him confidence.
Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin: Head to Head
The duo have not met in the past. This meeting will decide who gets to have a lead in the head to head tally.
Alexander Zverev vs Roman Safiullin: Match Prediction
Zverev has an edge in this battle according to the recent form. So, according to most recent form and consistency, Zverev is most likely to win the match.
Match Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in 3 sets
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