Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Pavel Chekhov 6-4 7-6 in the Moscow qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Chekhov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mikhail Kukushkin claimed a first win over Pavel Chekhov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kukushkin M. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kukushkin M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Chekhov P. leads 1–0
Mikhail Kukushkin beat Pavel Chekhov 6-4 7-6(8). Umpiry, "Mikhail Kukushkin vs Pavel Chekhov — Moscow Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-10-17/chekhov-vs-kukushkin-moscow-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 October 2009).