Safiullin vs. Fognini Prediction: Chengdu Open 2024

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Roman Safiullin is a Russian tennis player who turned professional in 2018. He has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 83, achieved on 26 September 2022. Safiullin has won one ATP Challenger Tour title in singles and one in doubles. Fabio Fognini is an Italian tennis player who turned professional in 2004. He has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9, achieved on 15 July 2019. Fognini has won nine ATP Tour singles titles and three ATP Tour doubles titles. Safiullin and Fognini have met once before, with Fognini winning in straight sets. However, Safiullin has been in good form in recent months, reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open and the semifinals of the Chengdu Open. Fognini, on the other hand, has struggled for form in 2022, winning only two matches on the ATP Tour.

Head-to-Head

* Safiullin 0-1 Fognini

Prediction

Safiullin is the in-form player and is likely to cause Fognini problems. However, Fognini is a more experienced player and has a better head-to-head record against Safiullin. This match is likely to be close, but Safiullin is the slight favorite to win. * Safiullin to win in three sets.

Betting Tips

* Safiullin to win: 2.00 * Fognini to win: 1.80 * Over 2.5 sets: 1.90 * Under 2.5 sets: 1.70