Madrid Open 2023: Paul vs. Safiullin Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Madrid Open second-round match featuring Tommy Paul vs. Roman Safiullin on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Tommy Paul vs. Roman Safiullin Preview

Will Tommy Paul get the win? Will Roman Safiullin pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the American returning to the European clay and looking to get through a tough opener. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 32 at the 2023 Madrid Open?

Tommy Paul certainly has the capabilities to succeed on any surface, particularly on a quicker court like Madrid where his groundstrokes will be more punishing. Roman Safiullin will be a tough first opponent, but Paul has been in the form of his life this year and I expect him to return with some great tennis here and book a spot in the Round of 32 at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Roman Safiullin has a tough task ahead of him in taking on Tommy Paul, one of the form players this year, and what will likely be a tough matchup. Paul moves very well but is also able to play aggressively and stay consistent, Safiullin will have to hope the American is still a bit rusty and not adjusted to the dirt as he looks to pull off the upset here at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Tommy Paul vs. Roman Safiullin Prediction and Pick

Tommy Paul and Roman Safiullin have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. There’s not much to say about this matchup before seeing it, but Safiullin’s aggressive style will likely be nullified by Paul, and I think Paul’s standard level will be enough to push him over the line and into the third round of the 2023 Madrid Open.