Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Adelaide International 1
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THE FACTS
When is Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov on and what time does it start? Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on Thursday 5th January, 2023 – not before 00:30 (UK)
Where is Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov taking place? Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov will take place at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia
What surface is Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov being played on? Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov
What channel is Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov on in the UK? Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Roman Safiullin vs Denis Shapovalov live
THE PREDICTION
World number 18 Denis Shapovalov came back from a set down to beat home hopeful Rinky Hijikata in the first round of Adelaide 1 for an encouraging start to 2023. The Canadian helped his nation to a historic first Davis Cup title late last season in a solid vein of form that also saw him finish runner-up to Daniil Medvedev at the Vienna Open and it will be interesting to see how he takes to the new season as by far one of the most unpredictable players on tour. 25-year-old Roman Safiullin came into Adelaide at a career-high ATP world ranking of 88th after a career-best run to the Tel Aviv Open semi-finals was ended by Novak Djokovic last October. The Russian qualified well this weekend before an impressive straight-sets result over Mikael Ymer in the first round and he took a set from Shapovalov this time last year in a three-set defeat to the Canadian at the ATP Cup in their only previous meeting. There is strong potential for an upset here that makes backing Safiullin to earn at least a set the likely shrewd move here but taking Shapovalov to earn at least one is the suitably cautious option.
