Casper Ruud def. Roman Safiullin
6-2 7-6(5) 5-7 0-6 6-2
Casper Ruud defeated Roman Safiullin 6-2 7-6(5) 5-7 0-6 6-2 in the 2026 Roland Garros first round on clay courts on May 25, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Casper Ruud | Roman Safiullin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 8 |
| Double faults | 6 | 8 |
| First serve % | 88 | 90 |
| First serve points won % | 63 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 47 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
| Serve rating | 199 | 190 |
| Return rating | 134 | 130 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Casper Ruud | Roman Safiullin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | RUS |
| Birth date | Dec 22, 1998 | Aug 7, 1997 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 141 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,275 | 430 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,967 | 1,720 |
| Current career W-L | 289–163 | 58–77 |
| Current career earnings | $29,431,625 | $4,691,023 |
Path
Casper Ruud's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Casper Ruud's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Medjedovic | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 2026 | R64 |
Roman Safiullin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gentzsch | 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 25, 2026 | Q3 |
| Joel Schwaerzler | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2026 | Q2 |
| Mark Lajal | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 2026 | Q1 |