Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Mallorca match.
Safiullin only narrowly made it through his opening match, while Medjedovic enjoyed a far more confident start. This will be their first career meeting, but it's the Serbian who currently looks the more assured on grass.
Roman Safiullin
Safiullin ended a six-match losing streak, though not without a struggle. Against Alexandre Müller, he edged the first set in a tiebreak and needed a late break at 6:5 in the second to seal the win. His serving was far from convincing — just 60% of first serves landed in, and he hit three double faults. Since the start of 2023, Safiullin has played 16 matches on grass and won only half of them, underscoring his inconsistency on the surface.
Hamad Medjedovic
Medjedovic looked sharp from the outset, dispatching Nishesh Basavareddy in straight sets and even starting the match with a bagel. The Serbian’s powerful baseline play and effective serving were on full display — he fired 11 aces in that encounter. Since 2023, Medjedovic has posted a solid 8–5 record on grass, often engaging in long matches — only three of those didn’t exceed 20.5 total games.
Roman Safiullin vs Hamad Medjedovic Prediction
Medjedovic’s current form, attacking intent, and composed start in Mallorca make him the more convincing pick. Safiullin may have snapped his losing streak, but his performance still leaves room for concern. The Serbian is expected to come through — though a tiebreak or a tight finish is certainly on the cards.
