Odds
Player analysis
J. Faria shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 134. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.2 with a downward trend. J. Faria is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving J. Faria vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
R. Safiullin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.7 with a downward trend. R. Safiullin is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.
Recent form
4W 1L last 5
| 2 May | Blanch | 6-3 6-2 | W |
| 1 May | Damas | 1-6 0-6 | W |
| 30 Apr | Krumich | 6-2 3-6 4-6 | W |
| 28 Apr | Guerrieri | 3-6 7-6 4-6 | W |
| 22 Apr | Hurkacz | 3-6 3-6 | L |
5W 0L last 5
| 2 May | Neumayer | 3-6 6-3 2-6 | W |
| 1 May | Sanchis | 3-6 6-3 1-6 | W |
| 30 Apr | Droguet | 6-2 4-6 6-4 | W |
| 28 Apr | Cretu | 6-2 6-4 | W |
| 19 Apr | Royer | 1-6 2-6 | W |
Clay court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oeiras 3 | Clay | Quarter-finals | Safiullin | 6-4 3-6 6-7 |

