Sekou Bangoura vs Thiago Cigarran Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the realm of tennis statistics, second serve performance often plays a crucial role in determining match outcomes. Recently, Bangoura and Cigarran showcase closely-contested second serve performance metrics, with Bangoura claiming 39.17% and Cigarran slightly ahead at 40.89% over the past six months. This particular statistic strongly correlates with accurate match prediction.

Return game statistics for this period highlight Bangoura's ability to win 48.09% of their opponent's second serve points, marginally outperforming Cigarran's 47.55%. On first serve returns, Cigarran edges ahead with 28.97% compared to Bangoura's 28.57%, indicating a lively battle ahead.

Bangoura demonstrates a slight edge in breakpoint conversion during recent matches, successfully converting 41.03% of opportunities compared to Cigarran's 32.03%. This factor is significant for in-game live betting, as it provides insights into potential chances at critical moments.

Under pressure, Bangoura exhibits resilience, saving 53.26% of breakpoints they face, surpassing Cigarran, who saves 51.37%. These metrics are instrumental in evaluating potential outcomes during high-stakes moments within a match.

Assessing past performances, Bangoura has maintained consistent form over the last year with a win rate of 46.67% (W/L 7/8), while Cigarran achieves a marginally higher win rate of 46.94% (W/L 23/26). This win-loss data provides an overview of their head-to-head prediction.

Surface preferences reveal that Bangoura performs best on clay with a career win percentage of 59% (W/L 175/122), while their performance on grass remains unenviable at 0% (W/L 0/1). Conversely, Cigarran finds their best success on indoor hard courts with a 50% win rate (W/L 1/1) but struggles more on traditional hard courts, posting a 45% win rate (W/L 5/6).

Both athletes have been active primarily in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K over the past year. Bangoura participates with a 46.67% win rate (W/L 7/8), while Cigarran secures a slightly better 51.11% win rate (W/L 23/22). Also, Bangoura faces opponents with an average rank of 46.8, far higher than Cigarran's average opponent rank of 335.02, suggesting Bangoura is accustomed to stronger competition.

In terms of deciding set performance, Bangoura has been more successful, with a 50% win rate in deciding sets over the last year versus Cigarran's 31%. This is crucial for those interested in live predictions and betting on match-gliding towards a deciding set.

Considering all statistical factors, despite both players having strengths in various areas, Bangoura emerges as the slightly favored contender based on second serve performance, pressure handling, and breakpoint conversion skills. This combined performance analysis suggests Bangoura has the statistical edge to potentially clinch victory in this anticipated matchup.