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THE FACTS
When is Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin on and what time does it start? Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin will take place on Sunday 14th May, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin taking place? Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin being played on? Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin
What channel is Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin on in the UK? Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Alexei Popyrin vs Roman Safiullin live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Both world number 77 Alexei Popyrin and number 103 Roman Safiullin shocked big seeds in the draw in Friday to add to the Italian Open’s high drama. 23-year-old Popyrin upset Felix Auger-Aliassime for the second time this season with a three-set victory as he continues to work on improving his game from its dark place last season. 25-year-old Safiullin’s win over a returning Sebastian Korda was a little more expected but no less impressive, particularly as the Russian has now made the third round in both Rome and Madrid, where he stunned Tommy Paul before a three-set defeat to Bernabe Zapata Miralles. The Russian is probably the more comfortable on clay but Popyrin is well capable of winning here if he can produce the same level as Friday. Safiullin beat the Aussie in three tight sets at the Marseille Open last season and taking him to earn at least a set here looks the sensible way to avoid picking an outright winner. You could consider adding at least a tiebreak with previous match seeing two.