Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Laslo Djere 7-6 6-4 in the Sofia round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Laslo Djere came in ranked #225, defending last year's round of 32. Mikhail Kukushkin extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-13 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Laslo Djere | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2018-01-01 | Pune | R16 | hard | Mikhail Kukushkin | 7-5 7-6(5) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.