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Roman Safiullin: 7 Fascinating Facts About The Tennis Player

Jerry Pam by Jerry Pam
July 11, 2023
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Roman Safiullin may not be an actor or a pop star, but when he begins to swing the tennis bat, the camera must roll as in showbiz. Also, if the talented tennis player were to be considered for a movie role, he would perfectly play a lover boy. You will come to know why as you keep reading this article. 

Meanwhile, Roman, 27, has made the spotlight as a Russian professional tennis player. His tennis training began when he was just a kid and he has been able to sustain his passion for many years, leading to his professional debut.

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  • Did You Know These Facts About Roman Safiullin
    • 1. He was born on August 7, 1997
    • 2. Roman’s father was a crucial figure in his development as a professional athlete
    • 3. He went Professional in 2015
    • 4. Roman Safiullin made his ATP debut in 2022
    • 5. The tennis player is married to Liudmyla Smolanova
    • 6. When Roman is not on the tennis court…
    • 7. How Rich is He?

Did You Know These Facts About Roman Safiullin

1. He was born on August 7, 1997

Roman Safiullin was born in Podolsk, Russia, to a Tatar father and a Russian mother on the 7th of August 1997. At the moment, he is 27 years old. The names of his parents are Rishat Safiullin (father) and Marina Safiullin (mother). Similarly, Roman has said that his dad is a Tatar, but originally from Bashkortostan while his mother is from Omsk.

2. Roman’s father was a crucial figure in his development as a professional athlete

Most athletes like Markéta Vondroušová and Andrey Rublev got their athletic motivation from their parents at a very tender age. This is the case with Roman who started playing tennis at the age of 4 under the guidance of his father, Rishat Safiullin.
Roman has said in an interview that his father is a longtime experienced tennis enthusiast. More so, Rishat later became a coach and the general director of the local Tennis Academy in Podolsk.

3. He went Professional in 2015

Before turning pro, Roman played tennis at the junior level and reached a career-high combined ranking of No. 2 on the junior tour on May 26, 2014, among other impressive titles.

In 2015, Roman began competing professionally. He claimed his first Challenger tour titles in singles and doubles with Pavel Kotov in Cherbourg, France in February 2020. Roman also made his Grand Slam debut at the 2021 Australian Open where he reached the second round by defeating Ilya Ivashka. He further qualified for the 2021 French Open reaching the second round with a win over Carlos Taberner. As a result, he reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 156 on 14 June 2021.

4. Roman Safiullin made his ATP debut in 2022

After winning two singles matches and three doubles matches with colleague Daniil Medvedev on his debut at the 2022 ATP Cup, Roman advanced to the semifinals. On January 10, 2022, he rose 21 spots in the rankings to reach a new career high of World No. 146 in the top 150 in singles. He qualified for the Australian Open in 2022 as a fortunate loser after Casper Ruud withdrew from the game.

Furthermore, the tennis player won his first ATP Challenger Tour championship of the year in the 2023 Koblenz Open, which propelled him to a new career-high ranking of No. 82 on February 6, 2023. He also qualified for his third Master’s tournament at the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open, and on his first appearance there, he upset the 14th seed Tommy Paul and defeated Nicolás Jarry to go to the third round for the first time in his career at Masters level.

Similarly, Roman knocked off the 20th seed Roberto Bautista Agut, Corentin Moutet, Guido Pella, and 26th seed Denis Shapovalov at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships to advance to the quarterfinals of a Major for the first time. He rose nearly 50 ranks in the rankings as a result of entering the top 50.

5. The tennis player is married to Liudmyla Smolanova

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… back to the lover boy story. Roman Safiullin has married his longtime girlfriend, Liudmyla Smolanova even though their exact wedding date is not stated. The tennis player has been generous enough not to leave useful details about his relationship, especially on his Instagram handle where he frequently refers to Liudmyla as his wife. Also, Roman always shares heartwarming and unforgettable moments that he has had with his partner. These moments cut across travels, k*sses, birthdays, and anything romantic.

SEE ALSO: Jessica Pegula’s Net Worth: Is She Really The Richest Tennis Player? 

6. When Roman is not on the tennis court…

You will probably be finding him spending time with his family. The tennis player has emphasized how important family is to him and he ensures he dedicates his time and resources to and for his family. Furthermore, the 27-year-old loves to spend some quality time in beautiful and natural settings with his friends and loved ones.

7. How Rich is He?

Roman Safiullin’s net worth has not been authoritatively stated. However, several sources have mentioned him to be worth about $1.5 million. This is owing to his professional tennis career which spans 10 years. Similarly, Roman’s prize money has been pegged at US $1,177,217 according to information from his career profile.

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Jerry Pam

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