Valerio Aboian vs Thiago Cigarran Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In analyzing the second serve performance over the last six months, there is a marginal difference between Cigarran and Aboian. Cigarran has managed to win 41.52% of points on their second serve, while Aboian has a slightly better success rate at 42.39%. This statistic holds significant weight in predicting the outcome of their matches.

Turning to return game statistics, Cigarran excels by winning 47.23% of their opponents' second serve points, slightly outperforming Aboian, who has secured 45.19%. On first serve returns, Cigarran again has the edge, capturing 30.28% compared to Aboian’s 29.28%. Such return stats are valuable indicators of who might be favored in their head-to-head encounters.

Pressure situations often reveal a player's resilience, and in terms of saving breakpoints, Cigarran edges out Aboian with a 52.58% success rate against Aboian's 52.06%. This fine margin can be a decisive factor for in-game wagering predictions.

When reviewing performance over the past year, Cigarran boasts a match-winning percentage of 47.92%, with a win-loss record of 23-25. Aboian slightly surpasses this, with a 50% win rate and a balanced 36-36 slate. This forms a foundational perspective in assessing their overall competitive edge.

Their favorite playing surfaces also present an interesting contrast. Cigarran's strongest surface is indoor hard courts, where they have achieved a 50% win rate (W/L 1/1). On the contrary, Aboian excels on clay with a commanding 62% win percentage (W/L 192/119), whereas both players record their lowest win percentage on hard courts.

Considering player levels, Cigarran has predominantly appeared in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, achieving a 52.27% win rate. Meanwhile, Aboian has been more active in the Challengers/ITF tournaments, posting a 46% success rate. The difference in their usual competition levels is crucial when predicting outcomes based on match conditions.

Their head-to-head record is evenly split, with each player having won one match out of their two encounters. Both have won an equal number of sets (two each), and their last meeting at the M15 Neuquen saw Cigarran emerge victorious on clay, a surface favoring Aboian.

In terms of opponent quality, Cigarran has faced competitors with an average rank of 329.31, which is significantly tougher compared to Aboian’s opponents averaging a rank of 392.76. Such data is indicative of the competitive environments each has navigated.

Break point conversion is another critical factor, and here Aboian has demonstrated superior skill, converting 33.79% of break points compared to Cigarran's 30.56%. Such efficiency could tilt the balance during key moments in the match.

However, for matches potentially extending to a deciding set, Aboian shows a slight advantage, having secured 40% of these crucial sets over the past year in contrast to Cigarran's 33% success rate.

Based on these statistics, Aboian appears to possess a slight edge heading into this match, although Cigarran’s recent victory over Aboian and stronger return game might play a pivotal role. Thus, Aboian is tentatively favored to win, but Cigarran cannot be underestimated.