Follow usRoman Safiullin, world number 45, shocked world number 2, Carlos Alcaraz, and beat him in straight sets to eliminate him from the Masters 1000 in Paris in the Spaniard’s 1st match at the tournament.
The Russian converted 2 breaks from 2 opportunities in the 1st set, which was enough for the victory as his opponent from Spain converted only 1 break point as he didn’t have any more chances.
The same thing happened in the 2nd set, too. This time, Safiullin had 6 opportunities to break Alcaraz’s serve, and he converted 2 of them. Carlos had 3 chances to break Roman’s serve as he did it but only once, which meant that he would be defeated with 1 break difference in the second set, too.
Roman Safiullin beats Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets.
Biggest win of his life.
Unreal performance that won’t be forgotten any time soon.
Well done. 🥹
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 31, 2023
That was the 1st ever match between these 2 tennis players. In the next round in Paris, Safiullin will face his compatriot Karen Khachanov, who eliminated Laslo Djere.
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@DaniilMedwed: Roman Safiullin 🔮@RolexPMasters | #RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/eLa0yzo5Yi
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 31, 2023
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