Roman Safiullin vs Alexei Popyrin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the second serve performance over the last six months, Popyrin has secured 50% of points, slightly outperforming Safiullin who achieved 47.93%. This metric often plays a significant role in determining the likely winner of a match. Furthermore, when examining the return game statistics, Popyrin has claimed 43.22% of points off his opponent's second serve, whereas Safiullin has won 50.06%. Their performance on first serve returns shows Popyrin with a slight disadvantage, winning 22.22% compared to Safiullin's 23.14%, which can indicate who might be favored in their head-to-head encounters.

In terms of handling pressure, Popyrin has demonstrated resilience by saving 63.96% of breakpoints in recent appearances, while Safiullin has managed to save 53.19%. This figure could be pivotal for those considering in-game betting predictions. Looking at the match win percentage over the previous year, Popyrin has won 50.98% of his matches (26 wins, 25 losses), contrasting with Safiullin's 52.54% success rate (31 wins, 28 losses), offering a comprehensive look at their overall competitiveness.

Surface proficiency also differentiates the two; Popyrin excels on clay with a 57% career win ratio but shows less success on grass with 50%. On the other hand, Safiullin favors hard courts, securing a 70% win ratio, although the clay surface remains his least successful at 58%. Their experience at different tournament levels adds another layer; over the past year, Popyrin has predominantly played in the Masters series with a 61.9% win rate, in contrast to Safiullin's focus on the Main tour, where he has achieved a 33.33% win percentage.

Evaluating direct head-to-head matchups, the duo has faced off three times, with Safiullin leading 2-1 in victories. These duels have extended over 8 sets, evenly split between them. Particularly notable is their recent encounter at the Brisbane International, where Safiullin emerged victorious. Matches between them average 2 hours and 29 minutes, indicating competitive play, evidenced by their record of tiebreaks, each winning two.

Considering the caliber of their opponents in the past year, Popyrin has confronted players with an average rank of 58.61, whereas Safiullin's opponents were ranked 107.03 on average, suggesting Popyrin may have faced stiffer competition. In potential deciding sets, Popyrin holds an edge having won 42% of his deciding sets, while Safiullin trails at 36%. However, should the upcoming match reach such a climatic scenario, these statistics could be crucial in picking a potential victor.

When an opportunity arises to convert break points, recent form favors Safiullin, who has successfully converted 26.99% compared to Popyrin's 16.67%. This differential could provide insights for live betting when either player is at break point. With these various stats collectively analyzed, the data suggests a slight edge for Roman Safiullin to triumph in their approaching encounter.