ATP Miami: Mensik J. vs. Safiullin R. - Match Preview & Prediction

An intriguing clash is set at the Miami Masters as Jakub Mensik takes on Roman Safiullin! Here’s a breakdown of the players and what to expect:

Jakub Mensik

Background: Mensik has a knack for facing higher-ranked opponents. In Miami, he defeated Jack Draper 7-6, 7-6 on his main-draw debut.

Recent Form: Despite Draper's run in Indian Wells, Mensik seized the opportunity to take him down. With his win over Draper, Mensik improved his record against top-10 players to 6-5, an impressive feat for someone as young as him.

Strengths & Concerns: In the Indian Wells Masters, he suffered a 6-0 set loss to Karen Khachanov in the second round, and a week later, he was outlasted by Damir Dzumhur in the semifinals of the Phoenix Challenger.

Roman Safiullin

Background: Safiullin has been turning things around. He secured his first main-draw win of the season at Indian Wells and has reached the third round at the Miami Masters, defeating Alexei Popyrin and Jenson Brooksby.

Recent Form: He has been far from consitent in recent weeks.

Strengths & Concerns:Secured consecutive main-draw wins since October. But it's up for debate weather he can win

Head-to-Head

0-0.

Key Considerations

• Current Form: Mensik has had a tough match against Jack Draper while Roman Safiullin has had a rough go at it previously
• Momentum: Each man has had to prove themselves.
• Volatility: Both players are known for being more than capable on any given day.

Prediction

Roman Safiullin to win in three sets. Roman Safiullin can land on either end of extremes on any given day based on his mood, making him capable of either dominating this matchup or losing cheaply.

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