Ignacio Buse vs Moise Kouame Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing the upcoming tennis clash between Buse and Kouame, which player emerges as the favorite? Let's delve into second serve performance, where in the last six months, Buse has secured 40% of their second-serve points. In contrast, Kouame has been a touch more successful, claiming 45.95% of points on their own second serve. This metric provides valuable insights into potential match predictions. A strong second serve is crucial, and Kouame appears to have a slight edge here.

In the realm of return games, recent statistics reveal that Buse has managed to win 45.94% of points on their opponent's second serve. On the other hand, Kouame leads slightly with 48.81% in this area. When facing first serve returns, Buse has won 31.06% compared to Kouame's 26.57%. These figures strongly suggest who might be favored in this head-to-head encounter.

Examining performance under pressure, Buse has successfully saved 53.66% of breakpoints recently, with Kouame trailing slightly at 52.41%. This metric is particularly insightful for those considering in-game betting predictions. Over the past year, Buse's overall win rate stands at 59.72% (W/L 43/29), while Kouame boasts a slightly higher win rate at 65.22% (W/L 15/8). All these stats contribute to shaping our predictions for the match outcome.

Surface preference can also significantly impact performance. Buse thrives on clay courts, with a career win percentage of 61% (W/L 93/60), whereas Kouame excels on hard courts, winning an impressive 75% of matches (W/L 6/2). Given their diverse strengths on different surfaces, the match dynamics might significantly change depending on the court type.

In terms of experience at different levels of play, Buse has competed predominantly at Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K in the past year, maintaining a 58% win rate (W/L 29/21). In contrast, Kouame has participated mostly in Futures/Satellites/ITF events under $10K, securing a 73.68% win rate (W/L 14/5). These figures suggest that while Kouame has been highly effective at a certain level, Buse's broader experience might play a crucial role.

When it comes to opponent quality, Buse has faced opponents with an average rank of 300.08, while Kouame's opponents average at 295.61. Notably, if the match extends to a deciding set, Kouame has a stellar 70% win rate in deciding sets over the last year compared to Buse's 40%. This statistic could be critical for those interested in live match predictions.

Both players have shown noteworthy breakpoint conversion rates recently, with Buse converting 33.88% and Kouame slightly ahead at 34.94%. These stats will be pivotal when either player holds a breakpoint opportunity during the match. Ultimately, given the combination of these factors, including surface preference and second serve performance, Kouame might have a slight upper hand in this encounter.