Over the last games Safiullin, Roman holds wins - 3, losses - 2. Houkes, Max on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 3, losses - 2. Based on the games played a conclusion can be made that rivals are in similar shape.
Safiullin, Roman: Jan Choinski – (Win 0:2), Gilles Arnaud Bailly – (Win 2:0), Jan Choinski – (Loss 1:2), Timofey Skatov – (Win 2:0), Clement Chidekh – (Loss 2:0).
Houkes, Max: Vilius Gaubas – (Win 2:1), Daniel Merida – (Win 1:2), Jesper De Jong – (Loss 2:0), Louis Wessels – (Win 0:2), Marco Trungelliti – (Loss 2:1).Both contenders have moved to the quarterfinal while defeating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Spain, Montemar, Clay each event is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.