Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Pablo Cuevas 7-5 7-5 in the Sydney round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mikhail Kukushkin came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Mikhail Kukushkin extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-29 | Beijing | R32 | hard | Pablo Cuevas | 7-6(3) 3-6 6-4 |
| 2009-10-19 | Moscow | QF | hard | Mikhail Kukushkin | 4-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 2008-04-28 | Barcelona | R32 | clay | Mikhail Kukushkin | 6-0 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.