Roman Safiullin vs Carlos Alcaraz Recap

Roman Safiullin vs Carlos Alcaraz recap: class tells in Round 1

By PuntX Trading Desk · PuntX trading analysts · Published Tue, 1 Sept, 12:20 pm AEST · Updated Tue, 1 Sept, 12:20 pm AEST

Catch up on the Round 1 action as Carlos Alcaraz takes down Roman Safiullin. Full match recap, result details, and tip grades inside.

ATP · Round 1Full time

Roman Safiullin

Home · 98th · 3-4

Carlos Alcaraz

Away · 3rd · 26-3

4 4 4 – 6 6 6

43%YTD win rate90%

Head to head

1–1

Last 2 meetings

Roman Safiullin(1)Carlos Alcaraz(1)

Recent meetings

31 July 2024Carlos Alcaraz won
Carlos Alcaraz6 6–4 2Roman Safiullin
31 Oct 2023Roman Safiullin won
Roman Safiullin6 6–3 4Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz lived up to the pre-match market expectations in Round 1, overcoming Roman Safiullin in a straight-sets battle that finished with a scoreline of 4-6, 4-6, 4-6. Entering the clash as a 1.21 favourite in the head-to-head market, the Spanish star proved too strong on the day, adding another victory to a stellar 22-3 year-to-date record.

For Roman Safiullin, the loss continues a frustrating run, coming straight off a previous defeat against Hugo Grenier on 25 August. Despite putting up a fight, the world number 102 could not find a way past the reigning powerhouse, whose career record now sits at an imposing 304-68 with 27 career titles to his name.

How the tips went

Head to Head: Carlos Alcaraz (Selection: Carlos Alcaraz) — WIN. The pre-match favourite got the job done cleanly, justifying the 1.21 price tag with a commanding straight-sets victory.

Roman Safiullin vs Carlos Alcaraz recap: class tells in Round 1

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How the tips went

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