Сафиуллин неожиданно проиграл французу в первом круге турнира в Штутгарте

Roman Safiullin has been eliminated in the first round of the Stuttgart Open after an unexpected defeat to French opponent Arthur Rinderknech. The match concluded in three sets, with Rinderknech securing the victory after a hard-fought contest. Safiullin, who was considered a strong contender, struggled to find his rhythm against the determined play of the Frenchman.

This early exit for Safiullin represents a significant upset in the tournament, impacting the expected progression of seeded players.