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V. Kopriva vs I. Buse Prediction — 20.07.2026

V. Kopriva flag
ATP - 55
V. Kopriva - I. Buse
ATP Kitzbuhel 1/16-finals
July 20, 2026 11:00
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I. Buse flag
ATP - 62

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 4
H2H W-L 3-0-1
Avg sets per match 2.50
Last 5 W-L 3-1
Last 3 W-L 3-0
Current streak W3
Sets balance +4
Avg sets (last 5) 2.50
Sets range 2-3
3-set matches 2 (50%)
2-0 / 2-1 split 2/1 • 0/1
75% 3 Wins
0% 0 Draws
25% 1 Wins
Last 4 matches
Date
Match
Score
Tournament
Surface
24 Jun 2026
V. Kopriva - I. Buse
2:0 (7-5, 6-1)
ATP Mallorca
3 Oct 2024
V. Kopriva - I. Buse
2:1 (6-0, 4-6, 6-1)
Braga Challenger Men
20 Jul 2024
V. Kopriva - I. Buse
2:0 (6-1, 6-1)
ATP Kitzbuhel
11 Jul 2024
V. Kopriva - I. Buse
1:2 (6-4, 2-6, 4-6)
Salzburg
V. Kopriva

Player Overview

V. Kopriva's career baseline win percentage hovers around 56% on hard courts, with a recent decline in form. Currently, he is trending downward after losing his last three matches, failing to secure a set in any of those contests. His performance on different surfaces has been inconsistent, which raises questions about his readiness to compete effectively.

Kopriva's recent matches reveal a troubling pattern, notably a straight-set defeat against I. Buse just weeks ago in Mallorca. His last victory came in the same tournament but against a different opponent. With no wins in his last five outings, his prospects in Kitzbuhel look grim unless he can find a way to regain his footing against tougher competition.

Match results: V. Kopriva

13 Jul 2026 ATP Umag
V. Kopriva
D. Prizmic
0 2
1 6
3 6
L
30 Jun 2026 ATP Wimbledon
V. Kopriva
J. Choinski
0 3
3 6
5 7
2 6
L
25 Jun 2026 ATP Mallorca
E. Quinn
V. Kopriva
2 1
5 7
7 5
6 3
L
24 Jun 2026 ATP Mallorca
V. Kopriva
I. Buse
2 0
7 5
6 1
W
23 Jun 2026 ATP Mallorca
D. Dzumhur
V. Kopriva
0 2
3 6
4 6
W
16 Jun 2026 ATP Halle
A. Zverev
V. Kopriva
2 1
6 3
4 6
6 2
L
4 Jun 2026 Prostejov
V. Sachko
V. Kopriva
2 1
6 1
4 6
L
2 Jun 2026 Prostejov
A. Martin
V. Kopriva
0 2
0 6
4 6
W
28 May 2026 ATP French Open
M. Landaluce
V. Kopriva
3 2
1 6
2 6
6 4
7 5
6 0
L
26 May 2026 ATP French Open
V. Kopriva
C. Moutet
3 2
6 3
5 7
6 4
3 6
6 3
W
I. Buse

Player Overview

I. Buse’s career trajectory shows a mixed bag, with a career baseline win percentage near 48% on hard courts. However, his recent form has been stable, albeit on the lower end, reflecting a struggle to break into winning patterns. With losses against high-ranked opponents like Stefanos Tsitsipas, he needs to elevate his game to compete in this tournament.

Buse's recent performance has been lackluster, suffering defeats in his last two matches without managing to win a set. His only recent victory came against E. Nava, but it was overshadowed by his loss to Kopriva previously. With his current trajectory, he must turn the tide quickly in Kitzbuhel or risk another disappointing early exit.

Match results: I. Buse

14 Jul 2026 ATP Gstaad
S. Tsitsipas
I. Buse
2 0
6 4
6 4
L
1 Jul 2026 ATP Wimbledon
J. Brooksby
I. Buse
3 0
6 2
6 2
6 3
L
29 Jun 2026 ATP Wimbledon
E. Nava
I. Buse
1 2
6 3
5 7
0 6
W
24 Jun 2026 ATP Mallorca
V. Kopriva
I. Buse
2 0
7 5
6 1
L
23 Jun 2026 ATP Mallorca
S. Tsitsipas
I. Buse
0 1
3 6
W
17 Jun 2026 ATP London
B. Nakashima
I. Buse
2 0
6 2
6 2
L
16 Jun 2026 ATP London
I. Buse
M. Giron
2 1
3 6
7 5
W
16 Jun 2026 ATP London
I. Buse
R. Jodar
0 0
L
25 May 2026 ATP French Open
I. Buse
A. Rublev
0 3
3 6
3 6
5 7
L
23 May 2026 ATP Hamburg
I. Buse
T. Paul
2 1
4 6
6 3
W

Players Analysis

V. Kopriva has struggled in recent matches, losing 7 out of his last 10 games. His performance has been particularly poor on grass and hard surfaces, with a total of 14 games won against 16 lost in his last 10 matches. In contrast, I. Buse has shown a better form, winning 3 out of his last 10 matches, including a recent victory against V. Kopriva in their last encounter. Buse's ability to secure wins against higher-ranked opponents indicates a potential edge in this matchup.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their head-to-head encounters, V. Kopriva has won 3 out of 4 matches against I. Buse, with the last match resulting in a convincing 2-0 victory for Kopriva. The previous matches indicate that Kopriva tends to perform well against Buse, especially on clay surfaces. However, Buse's recent form and ability to win matches, including a recent win against a higher-ranked opponent, suggest that he could challenge Kopriva effectively. The match will be played on clay, which historically favors Kopriva, but Buse's recent improvement cannot be overlooked.

V. Kopriva — I. Buse Prediction

Given the historical performance and recent form, V. Kopriva is predicted to win this match. The expected score is 2-0 in sets, with Kopriva winning both sets convincingly. The predicted set scores are likely to reflect Kopriva's dominance in their previous encounters.

  • Final score in sets: 2-0
  • Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: V. Kopriva, Set 2: V. Kopriva
  • Expected aces: 5
  • Double faults: 2
  • Break points: 4

V. Kopriva is expected to leverage his strong serve and aggressive playstyle to dominate the match. His previous victories against Buse suggest that he will aim to control the pace and dictate play from the baseline, while Buse will need to focus on returning serve effectively and capitalizing on any opportunities to break Kopriva's serve.

3 Reasons Why V. Kopriva Will Win

  • Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors V. Kopriva 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
  • Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors V. Kopriva.
  • Pressure Points. In recent matches, V. Kopriva has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than I. Buse, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
20.07.2026 11:00 ATP Kitzbuhel
V. Kopriva 2
I. Buse 0
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23
42

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