Safiullin, the surprise guest of these quarter-finals!

Yes the Russian took advantage of an injured Shapovalov but we have to see further and it is also a confirmation of his good form, I personally expected a big blow from him in a smaller tournament but he chose his moment well !

Eubanks is THE surprise of this Wimbledon but he was a little more expected and legitimate, let's say, Safiullin comes out of nowhere and even if he's having a good season he didn't have a big splash before this quarter of final. The Russian remains in simple patterns and should stick to it, I'm afraid he lacks a plan B if he finds himself well behind without solutions. He showed that he was good behind his serve and will try not to let go to try to take Sinner in tie-breaks I think. Only one set lost for Sinner for the moment and a clean impression, the Italian assumes his status on this tournament and for once he does not lose too much energy in fights in the first week. Physically it's still limited on GC but this is the least demanding tournament, he managed to spend little time on the court in addition so it will be ok. Not super realistic since the beginning of Wimbledon on the other hand, it will be necessary that it rectifies that and is more sharp under penalty of being made punish.