Mikhail Kukushkin is about to kick off his campaign in the draw in Astana. The Kazakhstani won the Astana Open twice in 2011 and 2015 and he was the runner-up twice in 2013 and 2017.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Mikhail Kukushkin’s projected draw withhispresumable opposition in Astana Open. The Kazakhstani has a favorable record (2-1) against the likely opponents.
R1 – Nuno Borges’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
37 - 26win/loss in 2024
66
30
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37-26 | 20-11 | 8-7 | 6-4 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-26 | 7-5 | 28-13 | 11-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 52-21 | 6-4 | 46-17 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 31-7 | 29-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 16-5 | 15-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 27-7 | 12-4 | 13-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 20-5 | 17-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 8-4 | 4-3 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Nuno Borges has a 24-20 win-loss record in 2023, 2-0 on indoor hard courts. As for the previous 2 years, Nuno has a 13-5 record on indoor hard courts. Nuno won 2 of his last 10 matches.
Nuno’s most significant achievement of the current year was getting to the final the Monterrey Challenger and the Phoenix Challenger.
Last year in Astana Open the Portuguese didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Nuno Borges
There is no head to head record between Mikhail Kukushkin and Nuno Borges since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Sebastian Korda’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
26 - 16win/loss in 2024
24
15
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26-16 | 18-8 | 1-3 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-22 | 13-9 | 8-6 | 12-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-20 | 12-8 | 6-5 | 13-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 22-10 | 6-4 | 6-1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 7-1 |
| 2019 | 41-25 | 11-9 | 24-13 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 21-25 | 17-15 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 21-11 | 5-3 | 16-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 10-8 | 0-0 | 10-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Sebastian Korda has a 18-12 win-loss record in 2023, but he has not competed until now on indoor hard courts. Korda won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Sebastian’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final Adelaide.
Last year in Astana Open Sebastian didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Sebastian Korda
There is no head to head record between Mikhail Kukushkin and Sebastian Korda since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Mikhail Kukushkin could compete against Alexei Popyrin. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Alexei Popyrin.
1/4 – Tallon Griekspoor’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Tallon Griekspoor
36 - 24win/loss in 2024
23
21
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36-24 | 14-10 | 3-5 | 12-7 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 28-27 | 5-6 | 12-6 | 4-11 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-17 | 11-3 | 36-10 | 9-3 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-9 | 3-1 | 12-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 25-26 | 4-4 | 16-11 | 4-9 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 22-13 | 3-4 | 14-6 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 58-23 | 33-8 | 14-12 | 11-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 54-26 | 26-10 | 25-12 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tallon Griekspoor has a 30-18 win-loss record in 2023, 6-2 on indoor hard courts. During the last 9 years, Griekspoor has a 49-41 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Griekspoor won 4 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the year was conquering the competition in Pune where he defeated Benjamin Bonzi in the final 4-6 7-5 6-3, and in Hertogenbosch where he beat Jordan Thompson in the final 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-3.
Last year in Astana Open the Dutch lost to Alexander Bublik in the 1st round 6-0 4-6 6-3.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Tallon Griekspoor
This match would represent the 2nd time that Mikhail Kukushkin and Tallon Griekspoor square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Griekspoor (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Mikhail Kukushkin could square off with Roberto Carballes Baena. Their head to head is 1-0 for Mikhail Kukushkin.
1/2 – Jiri Lehecka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Mikhail Kukushkin
38 - 29win/loss in 2024
31
23
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38-29 | 18-13 | 10-8 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-32 | 5-4 | 24-13 | 13-12 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-26 | 12-3 | 34-15 | 17-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-12 | 4-4 | 12-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2019 | 13-13 | 1-2 | 12-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Jiri Lehecka has a 36-23 win-loss record in 2023, 3-0 on indoor hard courts. As for the last 7 years, the Czech has a 40-26 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Jiri won 6 of his last 10 matches.
The Czech’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the final Salem.
Last year in Astana Open the Czech didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Jiri Lehecka
This would be the 3rd time that Mikhail Kukushkin and Jiri Lehecka play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Kukushkin (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on indoor hard courts in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Mikhail Kukushkin may take on Laslo Djere. Their H2H is 2-1 for Mikhail Kukushkin.
Final – Sebastian Baez’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
33 - 27win/loss in 2024
28
18
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33-27 | 9-7 | 22-13 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 35-32 | 6-12 | 27-12 | 0-6 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 56-16 | 2-1 | 52-12 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-13 | 10-3 | 18-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 46-20 | 0-0 | 46-20 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 11-7 | 1-1 | 10-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Sebastian Baez has a 31-21 win-loss record in 2023, but he has not played so far on indoor hard courts. Sebastian won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this season was winning the tournament in Cordoba where he defeated Federico Coria in the final 6-1 3-6 6-3, in Kitzbuhel where he overcame Dominic Thiem in the final 6-3 6-1, and in Salem where he defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Astana Open Baez didn’t play in this event.
H2H Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Sebastian Baez
There is no head to head record between Mikhail Kukushkin and Sebastian Baez since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Mikhail Kukushkin may fight against Alexander Bublik. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Alexander Bublik.
