Daniel Brands defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 6-2 7-6 in the Rotterdam qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mikhail Kukushkin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniel Brands claimed a first win over Mikhail Kukushkin in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Brands D. took it in straight sets.
Brands D. and Kukushkin M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Brands D. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Kukushkin M. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Brands D. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kukushkin M. leads 1–0
Daniel Brands beat Mikhail Kukushkin 6-2 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Daniel Brands vs Mikhail Kukushkin — Rotterdam Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2013-02-09/brands-vs-kukushkin-rotterdam-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 9 February 2013).