🎾 ATP Mallorca – Round 2 Preview Roman Safiullin vs Hamad Medjedović

🎾 ATP Mallorca – Round 2 Preview

Roman Safiullin vs Hamad Medjedović

Can the Russian find his footing, or will the Serbian serve-bot power into another quarter-final?

🌟 Form & Context

Roman Safiullin
🔄 Struggling for rhythm this year (10–14); lone grass win came yesterday vs Müller, but tie-breaks still feel shaky.
💥 Seeking first quarter-final of 2025.

Hamad Medjedović
🚀 Breakout indoor champ (11–2) now translating pop-gun serve to grass; 20–10 overall in 2025.
🏹 Dominated Basavareddy 6–0 6–4 in R1; chasing his third QF of the season.

🎾 Match Breakdown

• First-strike battle: Safiullin must win with serve + forehand early or he gets dragged behind the baseline.
• Quick-trigger tennis: Medjedović thrives on short rallies—big kick serve sets up forehand bombs and chip-charges.
• Footwork difference: Hamad slides well into low balls on grass, while Safiullin often struggles on directional shifts.
• Key stat: Since March, Medjedović is 12–3 on hard/grass when landing 65 %+ of first serves.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Medjedović in 3 tight sets
Safiullin may make it physical, but the Serbian’s serve-plus-one weapons and sharper grass adaptation give him the edge in key moments.

📊 Tale of the Tape

• 2025 W/L: Safiullin 10–14 • Medjedović 20–10
• Grass Record (2025): Safiullin 1–2 • Medjedović 2–1
• Head-to-Head: First meeting