Forecast
| Rating | 1529 | 1594 (#163) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches on record | 3 | 30 |
| Recent form | LWW | WWWLL |
| Head-to-head wins | 0 | 0 |
Set-score probabilities
Chance of a third set 47%
Fajing Sun vs Roman Safiullin: match analysis
Fajing Sun faces Roman Safiullin in Hangzhou, a match that pairs two players with contrasting recent results. The encounter features Sun seeking to build on a 2-0 win in his latest outing, while Safiullin arrives with a stronger tour-level record this season and the higher strength rating in our system.
Form and context
Safiullin has 10 wins and 5 losses at tour level this season, with a last 10 matches tally of 6-4, suggesting steadier form. Sun has a shorter recent footprint with 2 wins and 1 loss in his last three, including a straight-sets victory in Hangzhou, indicating capable momentum but less extensive tour-level activity than his opponent.
Head to head
This is their first meeting in our records.
Key factors
- Sun has a shorter tour-level footprint this season but recently beat Bernard Tomić in straight sets in Hangzhou.
- Safiullin holds a stronger overall tour-level record this season and has wins in his last 10 matches.
- There is no prior head-to-head between them in our records, so form and records are the primary guides.
Verdict
Roman Safiullin is the pick based on the data. He is favored to win, with the most likely result 0-2. Straight-sets win for Roman Safiullin: 38%. A deciding third set: 47%.
Full head to head: Fajing Sun vs Roman Safiullin →
Last five: Fajing Sun
| 2026-09-23 | W | Bernard Tomić | 2-0 | Hangzhou |
| 2026-09-22 | W | Matthew Dellavedova | 2-1 | Hangzhou |
| 2026-05-18 | L | Jesper De Jong | 0-2 | Roland Garros |
Last five: Roman Safiullin
| 2026-08-24 | L | Hugo Grenier | 1-2 | Winston Salem |
| 2026-07-05 | L | Novak Djokovic | 1-3 | Wimbledon |
| 2026-07-03 | W | Joao Fonseca | 3-0 | Wimbledon |
| 2026-07-01 | W | Botic Van de Zandschulp | 3-2 | Wimbledon |
| 2026-06-29 | W | Andrey Rublev | 3-2 | Wimbledon |
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Frequently asked questions
Has Sun played Safiullin before?
No, they have never met in our records.
Which player has shown better recent form?
Safiullin has a stronger tour-level record this season and a better last-10 matches tally, suggesting steadier form.
Have Fajing Sun and Roman Safiullin played each other before?
This is their first meeting in our records.