Milledge Cossu vs Alafia Ayeni Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Milledge Cossu winning 41.18% of points, compared to Alafia Ayeni's 47.57%. Which player has the advantage here? Clearly, Alafia Ayeni.
• In return games, Cossu has won 37.84% of opponent's second serve points, while Ayeni has captured 44.97%. This suggests an edge for Ayeni.
• When returning first serves, Cossu excels, winning 32.10% compared to Ayeni's 27.34%.
• Under pressure, Ayeni saves 51.14% of breakpoints, significantly higher than Cossu's 25.00%. Could this influence the match outcome? Most certainly.
• In overall performance, Ayeni won 47.62% of matches in the past year versus Cossu's 15.38%, indicating greater consistency.
• Both players have their career best win percentages on specific surfaces. Cossu performs better on Hard courts with 21%, while Ayeni excels on I.hard, also with 21%, despite Ayeni generally performing better overall on all surface types.
• At the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournament $10K level, Ayeni's win rate is 53.33%, significantly superior to Cossu's 20.00%.
• Cossu faced higher-ranked opponents on average, with 149.23, while Ayeni competed against those averaging a rank of 498.57. Does this affect perceived capability? Somewhat, but Ayeni's winning percentage is still higher.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Ayeni shows better performance, winning 18% compared to Cossu's 0% over the last year.
• In breakpoint conversion, Cossu leads with 42.86%, surpassing Ayeni's 36.27%, indicating better situational play during break opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (November 25, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance and strengths of both players, Alafia Ayeni emerges with significantly better stats in several critical areas. His stronger second serve success, superior return game on second serves, and higher breakpoint save percentage under pressure all suggest he has an advantage.

Milledge Cossu, while adept at converting breakpoints and returning first serves, has struggled overall with a lower match win percentage and no victories in deciding sets over the past year. Both players have similar top surface preferences, but Ayeni's more consistent track record and ability to navigate high-pressure moments enhance his prospects.

Given these factors, Alafia Ayeni is predicted to be the more likely winner in this upcoming tennis match, barring any unforeseen developments or standout performances by Cossu.