Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Murad Inoyatov 7-5 6-3 in the St. Petersburg qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Murad Inoyatov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mikhail Kukushkin claimed a first win over Murad Inoyatov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-10 | Uzbekistan F1 | R16 | hard | Murad Inoyatov | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
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