Mikhail Kukushkin is about to start his run in the draw in Nur-Sultan. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Benoit Paire 6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-1 and Federico Delbonis 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Mikhail Kukushkin’s projected draw together with the plausible opponents in Nur-Sultan Open. Kukushkin has a unfavourable record (1-5) with the projected opposition.
R1 – James Duckworth’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
James Duckworth has a 26-18 win-loss record in 2021, 2-4 on indoor hard courts. In connection to the previous 4 years, James has a 4-11 record on indoor hard courts. Duckworth will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.
Duckworth’s most significant result of this current season was getting to the final in the Istanbul 2 Challenger.
Last year in Nur-Sultan Open James was defeated by Fernando Verdasco in the 1st round 6-4 7-6(5).
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. James Duckworth
There is no head to head record between Mikhail Kukushkin and James Duckworth since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R2 – Filip Krajinovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Filip Krajinovic
Filip Krajinovic has a 14-15 record in 2021, but he has not played until now on indoor hard courts. Krajinovic won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Filip’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final in Hamburg.
Last year in Nur-Sultan Open Filip didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Filip Krajinovic
This would be the 2nd time that Mikhail Kukushkin and Filip Krajinovic clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Krajinovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
1/4 – John Millman’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for John Millman
John Millman has a 15-20 win-loss record in 2021, 1-2 on indoor hard courts. Talking about the previous 15 years, Millman has a 30-28 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Millman won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Nur-Sultan Open Millman conquered the tournament after besting Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-1.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. John Millman
This contest would be 2nd time that Mikhail Kukushkin and John Millman play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Millman (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Mikhail Kukushkin may square off with Jaume Antoni Munar Clar. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/2 – Aslan Karatsev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Aslan Karatsev
Aslan Karatsev has a 29-15 win-loss record in 2021, but he has not played yet on indoor hard courts. Aslan won 4 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the year was conquering the tournament in Dubai where he beat Lloyd Harris in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Nur-Sultan Open the Russian lost to Andreas Seppi in the 1st round 6-3 1-6 6-3.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Aslan Karatsev
This match would represent the 2nd time that Mikhail Kukushkin and Aslan Karatsev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Karatsev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Mikhail Kukushkin could play Ilya Ivashka. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Alexander Bublik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Alexander Bublik
Alexander Bublik has a 29-24 record in 2021, 4-2 on indoor hard courts. Talking about the previous 8 years, the Kazakhstani has a 69-39 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Bublik won 3 of his last 10 matches.
Alexander’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the final in Antalya and Singapore.
Last year in Nur-Sultan Open Bublik lost to Mackenzie Mcdonald in the 1st round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Alexander Bublik
This match would represent the 4th time that Mikhail Kukushkin and Alexander Bublik fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Bublik (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Mikhail Kukushkin may fight against Dusan Lajovic. Their H2H record is 0-0.
