Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Andrey Kuznetsov 6-3 6-2 in the Moscow q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Kuznetsov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mikhail Kukushkin had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Mikhail Kukushkin claimed a first win over Andrey Kuznetsov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-16 | Davis Cup WG PO: KAZ vs RUS | RR | hard | Andrey Kuznetsov | 6-1 6-2 6-2 |
| 2015-10-19 | Moscow | R16 | hard | Andrey Kuznetsov | 6-1 7-5 |
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Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About