Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has struggled recently and may face a tough challenge against Roman Safiullin.
Davidovich Fokina has been dealing with health issues and has a disappointing 6-8 record since early April. Although he showed some promise with wins over Arthur Cazaux and Reilly Opelka in Atlanta, his form has declined since then, with two losses in his last three matches. His most recent defeat was particularly troubling: despite leading 4-1 in the final set against Flavio Cobolli in Washington D.C., he lost in a tiebreaker after squandering a 6-2 lead. His performance in that match was inconsistent, raising concerns about his current form.
Even if Davidovich Fokina were fully healthy, his game can be erratic due to his aggressive style and shaky serving. This makes it difficult to rely on him against a player like Safiullin, who also plays aggressively but tends to be more consistent.
Safiullin, on the other hand, has shown some promising form recently. At the Olympics, he secured straight-set victories over Alejandro Tabilo and Tomas Martin Etcheverry and played competitively against Carlos Alcaraz. These results suggest that Safiullin is in good shape and ready to perform well on hard courts, which suit his game.
Given Davidovich Fokina’s recent struggles and Safiullin’s solid performance leading up to this match, Safiullin appears to be a strong contender. The plus-money odds for Safiullin are worth considering.
Pick: Safiullin To Win (+110)
