Kevin Anderson defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 5-7 7-6 6-2 in the Madrid Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Kevin Anderson came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Kevin Anderson extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-08 | Shanghai Masters | R32 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2018-01-01 | Pune | QF | hard | Kevin Anderson | 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2 |
| 2015-08-23 | Winston-Salem | R32 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2014-10-05 | Shanghai Masters | R32 | hard | Mikhail Kukushkin | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.