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Roman Safiullin, trying to be the next Karatsev, earns praise from compatriot Medvedev and opponent Sinner
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Roman Safiullin in action during a men's singles match at the 2023 US Open, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 in Flushing, NY. (Simon Bruty/USTA via AP Stock Photo - Alamy
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