Ignacio Buse vs Pol Martin Tiffon Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

How crucial is the second serve performance in determining the outcome of a match? Over the last six months, Buse has captured 41.04% of points on their second serve, while Tiffon slightly edges ahead with 41.93%. This seemingly minor difference might be pivotal in shaping the match’s progress.

Delving deeper into their return game statistics reveals more intriguing comparisons. Buse, in recent form, has managed to win 45.6% of their opponent's second serve points, while Tiffon fares only slightly better at 45.92%. However, when it comes to returning first serves, Buse has a significant advantage with 31.59% compared to Tiffon's 26.67%, offering insights into who might be favored in this H2H showdown.

Facing breakpoints can be a tiebreaker, and in this aspect, Buse displays resilience, saving 53.37% of breakpoints compared to Tiffon’s 52.94%. This minor edge can make all the difference in key moments. Over the past year, Buse has won 60% of their matches (45/30), while Tiffon impresses with a 67.78% win ratio (61/29), painting a broader picture of their performance capabilities.

Is the type of surface a decisive factor? Both players have demonstrated proficiency on clay, with Buse winning 60% of matches (84/56) and Tiffon slightly better at 63% (287/165). However, indoor hard courts remain challenging, with Buse securing just 25% (1/3) and Tiffon at 29% (2/5). Player level and the tournaments they participate in also offer telling insights. Buse competes primarily at Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, boasting a 56.25% win record (27/21), while Tiffon's stronger presence is noted in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, with a dominant 78.69% (48/13).

Turning to their direct encounters, Buse has been unassailable against Tiffon, securing both matches they've contested. In their last clash at the M 25 Mataro Quarterfinals on clay, Buse emerged triumphant with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7) victory. In the skirmishes decided by tiebreaks and deciding sets, Buse has always edged out Tiffon, winning both tiebreaks and the singular deciding set they’ve contested together.

Who consistently faces tougher opponents? Buse's adversaries have averaged a rank of 327.51, suggesting a slightly more challenging path compared to Tiffon’s opposition averaging 368.01. Despite the razor-thin margins, Buse's ability to convert 33.96% of breakpoints and Tiffon’s 34.59% conversion rate further shapes the potential trajectory of the match.

With all these factors, including past direct encounters and recent form, one might expect Buse to hold a slight advantage going into this clash. Statistically and historically, Buse is in a strong position and might just edge out another victory against Tiffon.