Roman Safiullin vs Arthur Rinderknech Preview & Prediction | 2025 Madrid Open | First Round

Roman Safiullin clashes with Arthur Rinderknech with the winner meeting 14th seed Casper Ruud in the second round. 

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Wednesday 23rd April, 2025: UK – not before TBC / US ET – not before TBC / US PT – not before TBC

Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain

Surface: Outdoor clay

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Roman Safiullin vs Arthur Rinderknech prediction

It’s been a tough season so far for Arthur Rinderknech. 

The Frenchman has a disappointing 2-10 record arriving in Madrid with the switch to clay yet to spark an upturn in form. 

The world number 75 failed to make the main draw in Monte Carlo and then fell at the first hurdle after coming through qualifying in Barcelona. 

It’s a similar story for world number 73 Roman Safiullin who has also struggled for wins, posting a 3-10 record on tour in 2025.

It makes this a tough one to call given the lack of confidence at both ends of the court, with the winner hoping it’ll be the springboard for better things while the loser will wonder where they can turn next. 

Safiullin leads the head-to-head 2-0 and given both players aren’t firing on all cylinders right now, if the Russians gets on top, the negative feelings may be too much for Rinderknech to overcome. 

Roman Safiullin vs Arthur Rinderknech tip: Roman Safiullin to win