The Russian beat the Swede Elias Ymer with a score of 6:3, 6:2, 6:4.

The meeting lasted 2 hours and 7 minutes.

In the qualifying final, Safiullin will play with Swede Mikael Ymer. 

The main draw of the tournament in Rotterdam will be held from 13 to 19 February. 

Earlier it was reported that Aslan Karatsev started with a victory in the qualification of the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam.