Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Matt Reid 6-7 6-4 7-6 in the Sydney qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mikhail Kukushkin came in defending last year's final.
Kukushkin M. came through in three sets.
Mikhail Kukushkin beat Matt Reid 6-7(2) 6-4 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Mikhail Kukushkin vs Matt Reid — Sydney Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2016-01-09/kukushkin-vs-reid-sydney-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 9 January 2016).