Jul 27, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Gael Monfils (FRA) reacts after winning a point against Tomas Barrios Vera (not pictured) in first round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Gael Monfils vs. Roman Safiullin Head-to-Head, Predictions and Betting Odds for US Open 2025 Round-1

It’s France vs Russia in this Round of 128 slugfest.

French veteran Gael Monfils is set to face off against Roman Safiullin of Russia in the first round of the 2025 US Open. Though the 38-year-old is starting to show signs of age, he remains a formidable opponent on tour. With an 18/13 record in 2025, Monfills’ Round of 16 appearance at the Australian Open remains one of the highlights of his campaign. The former World No. 6 will be keen on recreating such heroics in the second hard-court Grand Slam of the year.

On the other hand, Roman Safiullin’s year hasn’t been anything special. With a measly 6/16 record, Safiullin has spent the entire 2025 trying to find stable footing. On top of that, the 28-year-old has failed to get past the Round of 128 at any of the majors this year. Could an upset be brewing at the city where dreams become a reality? Let’s find out, using the most accurate betting odds provided by BetMGM.

Gael Monfils vs Roman Safiullin Head to Head

The head-to-head record between Monfils and Safiullin is currently 0-0. This will be the first time Gael Monfils faces Roman Safiullin in a tour-level match.

Gael Monfils vs Roman Safiullin Career Comparison

Gael Monfils	Category	Roman Safiullin
49	Current Rank	94
18/13	YTD W/L	6/16
1	YTD Titles	0
583/348	Career W/L	56/72
13	Career Titles	0

Gael Monfils vs Roman Safiullin US Open 2025 Prediction

The athleticism of Gael Monfils will be on display again. Despite signs of aging, Monfils has continuously found a way to elevate his game. Bigger the occasion, better the Frenchman plays. At the same time, Safiullin is one of the most potent strikers of the ball, particularly among unseeded players. Don’t be surprised if this encounter is one of the talking points of Round-1.

Prediction: Gael Monfils in four sets.

Gael Monfils brings wise words of wisdom to the evening 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/FESRRn2037
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 22, 2025

Gael Monfils vs Roman Safiullin US Open 2025 Betting Odds

Interestingly, Monfils and Safiullin are quite close when it comes to these accurate odds given by BetMGM.

Gael Monfils win – 17/20
Roman Safiullin win – 91/100

Total Sets 3 – 77/50
Total Sets 4 – 77/50
Total Sets 5 – 21/10
Total Games >38.5 – 71/100
Total Games <38.5 – 49/50
Set 1 Winner Monfils – 17/20
Set 1 Winner Safiullin – 91/100

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Sanskar Dubey

A passionate sports fan since childhood, it was always my dream to cover the peak of human potential. Baseball, Tennis, and Football (or Soccer) have been closest to my heart. From Rafael Nadal’s never-say-die attitude to Roger Federer’s beautiful backhand, I’ve seen it all. Prior to the Playoffs, I’ve worked in EssentiallySports and Pro Football and Sports Network.