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‘I Will Go With Roman Safiullin’ – Daniil Medvedev’s Bold Take On Compatriot Resurfaces Moments After a Landmark Victory Over Carlos Alcaraz

Published 11/02/2023, 10:56 AM EDT

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At the 2023 Paris Masters, Russian tennis phenom Roman Safiullin stunned the tennis world with an excellent triumph over Carlos Alcaraz. What makes this triumph intriguing, however, is the accurate prediction of his neighbor and world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev. He had earlier recognized Safiullin as a dark horse for the season. As Safiullin continues to climb, one has to wonder: how high can this “dark horse” go?

Roman Safiullin’s tennis career has been marked by impressive milestones. From reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon to triumphs over top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Safiullin has proven himself again on the ATP Tour. Now he faces fellow Russian Karen Khachanov, setting the stage for an explosive showdown. Can Safiullin’s climb in the sport continue with another triumph?

Daniil Medvedev’s prediction realized: Roman Safiullin’s triumph at the 2023 Paris masters

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Roman Safiullin’s neighbor and world number three, Daniil Medvedev, made a projection that has focused attention on Roman Safiullin’s remarkable triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at the 2023 Paris Masters. The win over Alcaraz is just one instance of Safiullin’s rising image on the sports globe. Safiullin’s outstanding season has not only fulfilled Medvedev’s prediction but also raised the buzz around the tennis globe.

In an early interview with the ATP Tour, Daniil Medvedev firmly picked out Safiullin as the dark horse to watch in the 2023 season, stating, “I will go with Roman Safiullin. He can play really good tennis, so let’s see what he is capable of.” This prediction was posted on Reddit’s r/tennis and has now taken on new significance as Safiullin continues to dominate. As the season progresses, fans and experts are closely watching his development and are excited to see how far this “dark horse” can go.

Roman Safiullin’s remarkable tennis career, from the highest ranking of his career to the greatest triumphs, has led to an exciting duel with his Russian compatriot Karen Khachanov at the Paris Masters.

The story of Roman Safiullin continues

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Safiullin’s stunning career in the world of tennis has marked a series of outstanding milestones. With a career-best of 41 last September, Safiullin has been rising steadily on the ATP Tour. He reached the quarterfinals at the 2023 Wimbledon tournament and earned his first triumph against an ATP top-10 player, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Most recently, he caused a huge surprise by beating world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters.

Roman Safiullin flew high after his career-defining victory over Carlos Alcaraz. He is prepared for a fantastic showdown with his fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in the R16 at the Paris Masters. The tournament proposes an intriguing duel between the two countrymen. Khachanov recently won his first title in five years at the 2023 Zhuhai Championships. He ranks 15th in the world, while Safiullin ranks 45th. Their earlier encounter was at the ATP tournament in Vienna, in which Khachanov was triumphant, and this adds extra anticipation to this clash.

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Safiullin’s win over Alcaraz highlights Daniil Medvedev’s forecast, and his path continues with a riveting showdown against Khachanov. How much further can Safiullin take his winning streak? The buzz is high, and his future is a tale to keep an eye on.

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