Andrey Rublev vs Roman Safiullin Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | Round of 16

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Andrey Rublev meets Roman Safiullin in the round of 16 of the 2026 China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 3 October 2026 at 6:00 am

Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Andrey Rublev vs Roman Safiullin prediction

Andrey Rublev came up clutch at the death to edge past Tallon Griekspoor.

The Russian delivered in a final set tie-breaker to prevail 6-4 5-7 7-6 over the big-hitting Dutchman.

The world number 24 will now meet his compatriot Roman Safiullin, who upset fourth seed Flavio Cobolli 6-3 6-2.

World number 84, Safiullin won their only previous tussle in five sets at Wimbledon earlier this year.

Indeed, Roman is a tougher proposition than his ranking suggests and this should be very competitive and could go three. 

Andrey Rublev vs Roman Safiullin tip: Over 20.5 games