Roman Safiullin is about to begin his campaign in the draw in Chengdu. In the previous edition of this tournament, he toppled Brandon Nakashima 6-4 6-4, Daniel Evans 6-3 6-3, Jordan Thompson 7-6(1) ret. and Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-4. Roman will try to conquer the title after he was the runner-up once in 2023.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Roman Safiullin’s projected draw together withhisplausible opposition in Chengdu Open. The Russian has a favorable record (3-2) against the projected opponents.
R1 – Fabio Fognini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25-22 | 4-8 | 18-12 | 0-0 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-23 | 0-8 | 23-12 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 24-26 | 10-9 | 12-12 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 22-24 | 12-12 | 7-8 | 0-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 6-10 | 4-5 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 30-24 | 12-9 | 14-9 | 2-5 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 46-22 | 18-7 | 21-10 | 5-4 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 36-23 | 12-8 | 16-11 | 6-3 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Fabio Fognini has a 25-20 win-loss record in 2024, 4-6 on hard. During the previous 21 years, Fabio has a 151-158 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Fognini’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal the San Marino Challenger.
Last year in Chengdu Open Fognini didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Roman Safiullin vs. Fabio Fognini
There is no head to head record between Roman Safiullin and Fabio Fognini since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Juncheng Shang’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Juncheng Shang
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39-20 | 24-9 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-23 | 21-14 | 3-3 | 0-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-24 | 17-8 | 15-10 | 7-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-5 | 6-3 | 12-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Juncheng Shang has a 34-19 record in 2024, 19-8 on hard. Regarding the last 4 years, Juncheng has a 63-33 record on hard. The Chinese won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Shang’s most significant achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal Hong Kong, the Bordeaux Challenger and Atlanta.
Last year in Chengdu Open the Chinese didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Roman Safiullin vs. Juncheng Shang
This would be the 2nd time that Roman Safiullin and Juncheng Shang square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Shang (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Roman Safiullin could face Kei Nishikori. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/4 – Alexander Bublik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24-22 | 10-10 | 5-6 | 5-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-30 | 3-12 | 7-9 | 9-7 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-27 | 5-8 | 2-6 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 35-30 | 14-12 | 4-6 | 10-8 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-17 | 3-6 | 4-5 | 8-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-31 | 20-13 | 2-4 | 14-9 | 8-5 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 34-32 | 17-16 | 1-5 | 11-5 | 2-4 | 3-2 |
| 2017 | 46-28 | 30-13 | 6-6 | 5-4 | 4-4 | 1-1 |
Alexander Bublik has a 23-20 win-loss record in 2024, 9-8 on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, the Kazakhstani has a 132-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Kazakhstani needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 5 matches.
His most significant result of this current year was conquering the tournament in Montpellier where he defeated Borna Coric in the final 5-7 6-2 6-3.
Last year in Chengdu Open Alexander surrendered to Marcos Giron in the 1st round 7-6(6) 6-3.
H2H Roman Safiullin vs. Alexander Bublik
There is no head to head record between Roman Safiullin and Alexander Bublik since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Roman Safiullin may come up against Alexandre Muller. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Roman Safiullin.
1/2 – Pedro Martinez Portero’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Roman Safiullin
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30-26 | 7-8 | 22-13 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 44-35 | 6-9 | 33-25 | 5-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 21-30 | 7-12 | 13-13 | 0-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 32-25 | 4-5 | 21-13 | 5-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 35-13 | 6-5 | 29-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-32 | 7-5 | 26-24 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-32 | 17-8 | 34-21 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 60-30 | 6-5 | 53-23 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Pedro Martinez Portero has a 29-24 win-loss record in 2024, 6-6 on hard. Talking about the previous 11 years, Martinez Portero has a 66-59 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 3 of his last 10 matches.
The Spaniard’s most significant result of the season was getting to the final the Tenerife 1 Challenger, the Girona Challenger, Estoril and the Bordeaux Challenger.
Last year in Chengdu Open the Spaniard didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Roman Safiullin vs. Pedro Martinez Portero
This contest would be 2nd time that Roman Safiullin and Pedro Martinez Portero face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Safiullin (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Roman Safiullin could fight against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Lorenzo Musetti’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Roman Safiullin
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43-25 | 12-10 | 18-10 | 1-2 | 12-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 32-29 | 10-10 | 16-11 | 0-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 44-30 | 11-10 | 21-7 | 12-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-31 | 9-8 | 17-12 | 10-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 30-15 | 6-4 | 20-6 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-25 | 1-2 | 27-19 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Lorenzo Musetti has a 40-24 record in 2024, 9-9 on hard. During the previous 7 years, Lorenzo has a 46-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Lorenzo’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final the Cagliari Challenger, the Turin Challenger, London and Umag.
Last year in Chengdu Open Musetti lost to Roman Safiullin in the semifinal 6-3 6-4.
H2H Roman Safiullin vs. Lorenzo Musetti
This match would represent the 4th time that Roman Safiullin and Lorenzo Musetti square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Safiullin (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Roman Safiullin may fight against Nicolas Jarry. Their H2H is 1-1.
