Roman Safiullin is a professional tennis player from Russia. He has a career-high singles ranking of World No. 41, reached in September 2023.
Player Profile
Roman Rishatovich Safiullin was born on August 7, 1997, in Podolsk, Russia. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 75 kg. He is right-handed and uses a two-handed backhand.
Height / weight | 1.85 m / 75 kg |
Born | 7 Aug 1997 |
Nationality | Russian Federation |
Playing Style | Right Handed |
His coach is Andrey Kuznetsov and since Safiullin turned pro, he has earned around US$1.8 Million in prize money.
Career
He did not try to qualify for a Grand Slam until 2020. In 2021, he made it to the main draw of the Australian Open and the French Open, making it to the second round of both.
2023 was one of the best years of his career as he made it to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. That year, he also made his Majors debut and was in the third rounds of the Madrid Open and the Italian Open.
Career Record
Singles
- Highest Singles Ranking: 41 (September 25, 2023)
- Current Singles Ranking: 41 (September 25, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - 2R (2021)
- French Open - 2R (2021)
- Wimbledon - QF (2023)
- US Open - 2R (2023)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 239 (February 07, 2022)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 416 (September 25, 2023)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- US Open - 2R (2023)