Daniil Medvedev defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3 6-4 in the St. Petersburg round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Daniil Medvedev came in ranked #8, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Daniil Medvedev extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-17 | Moscow | R32 | hard | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4 4-0 RET |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.