Roman Safiullin, currently ranked within the top tiers of the ATP, holds a career baseline win percentage of nearly 56% on hard courts. His Elo rating suggests a stable trajectory in the last two years, which aligns with a steady performance trend leading into this match. Known for his strong serve and consistent return game, he has shown adaptability on grass, although he remains untested in deeper rounds of major tournaments.
In his recent matches, Safiullin secured a notable victory against Andrey Rublev, demonstrating his capability to compete at a high level. However, he also faced a disappointing loss to J. Kym, which raises questions about his consistency. With a recent record of 3 wins and 2 losses in his last five matches, the pressure is on him to maintain focus against B. Van De Zandschulp, who has shown flashes of brilliance and could pose a significant challenge.
Match results: R. Safiullin
29 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
A. Rublev
R. Safiullin
12
46
63
36
W
25 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
R. Safiullin
J. Kym
12
46
36
64
L
24 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
R. Safiullin
K. Coppejans
10
75
W
22 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
R. Safiullin
J. McCabe
10
63
W
18 Jun 2026Nottingham
Z. Zhang
R. Safiullin
10
61
L
16 Jun 2026Nottingham
R. Safiullin
A. Holmgren
20
63
62
W
15 Jun 2026Nottingham
O. Tarvet
R. Safiullin
12
64
36
26
W
9 Jun 2026ATP Stuttgart
R. Safiullin
G. Mpetshi Perricard
01
57
L
7 Jun 2026ATP Stuttgart
R. Safiullin
A. Galarneau
01
46
L
6 Jun 2026ATP Stuttgart
R. Safiullin
P. Bar Biryukov
10
63
W
B. Van De Zandschulp
Player Overview
Botic Van De Zandschulp, with a career baseline win percentage of approximately 53% on hard courts, is regarded for his powerful groundstrokes and competitive spirit. His recent form has been fluctuating, with a declining trend evident in his performance leading up to this match. While his ability to deliver in crucial moments is notable, his current two-year trajectory suggests he has struggled to find his rhythm on grass this season.
Van De Zandschulp's recent performances include a decisive win over Aleksandar Kovacevic, contrasting sharply with earlier losses to players like Tommy Paul and others. This inconsistency has resulted in a mixed bag of results, with his last five matches yielding 2 victories and 3 defeats. As he faces Safiullin, the key will be whether he can harness the momentum from his latest win and translate that into a stronger showing against a player who has proven he can compete effectively on this surface.
Match results: B. Van De Zandschulp
29 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
A. Kovacevic
B. Van De Zandschulp
03
36
46
06
W
18 Jun 2026ATP London
T. Paul
B. Van De Zandschulp
10
63
L
15 Jun 2026ATP London
B. Van De Zandschulp
H. Wendelken
10
64
W
10 Jun 2026ATP Hertogenbosch
T. Griekspoor
B. Van De Zandschulp
20
62
64
L
25 May 2026ATP French Open
F. Cerundolo
B. Van De Zandschulp
30
63
64
64
L
15 May 2026Bordeaux
B. Van De Zandschulp
Q. Halys
02
16
L
10 May 2026ATP Rome
K. Khachanov
B. Van De Zandschulp
21
57
64
64
L
8 May 2026ATP Rome
B. Van De Zandschulp
A. Kovacevic
21
26
62
W
8 May 2026ATP Rome
B. Van De Zandschulp
A. Rinderknech
00
L
6 May 2026ATP Rome
A. Muller
B. Van De Zandschulp
02
57
36
W
Players Analysis
R. Safiullin has shown a mixed form recently, winning 4 out of his last 10 matches. His performance in the ATP Wimbledon has been particularly notable, with a recent victory against K. Coppejans in the semi-finals. On the other hand, B. Van De Zandschulp has struggled, managing only 3 wins in his last 10 matches, including a recent loss to T. Paul in the ATP London. This trend indicates that Safiullin may have the upper hand going into this match.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
Both players have had their ups and downs, but Safiullin's recent form is slightly better, particularly on grass, where he has been more competitive. Van De Zandschulp's recent matches have seen him concede more games than he has won, with an average of 1.0 goals for and 1.1 against in his last 10 matches. In contrast, Safiullin has a better goals for average of 1.0 and a goals against average of 0.7, suggesting a stronger defensive performance. This could be crucial in a best-of-5 format, where consistency is key.
R. Safiullin — B. Van De Zandschulp Prediction
Given the recent forms and head-to-head performances, R. Safiullin is predicted to win this match against B. Van De Zandschulp. Safiullin's better recent form and defensive capabilities on grass give him a slight edge in this matchup.
Final score in sets: 3-1
Predicted winner of each set: 1st set: R. Safiullin, 2nd set: B. Van De Zandschulp, 3rd set: R. Safiullin, 4th set: R. Safiullin
Expected aces: 10
Double faults: 3
Break points: 5
In terms of tactics, Safiullin is likely to focus on maintaining a strong serve and exploiting Van De Zandschulp's defensive weaknesses. If he can secure early breaks in the first two sets, it will put significant pressure on Van De Zandschulp, who may struggle to recover in a longer match format.
3 Reasons Why R. Safiullin Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors R. Safiullin 3:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors R. Safiullin.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, R. Safiullin has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than B. Van De Zandschulp, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
01.07.2026 12:00ATP Wimbledon
R. Safiullin
B. Van De Zandschulp
31
10110100
108
34
53
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