
Karen Khachanov defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6 6-1 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Karen Khachanov came in ranked #15, defending last year's round of 32. Karen Khachanov claimed a first win over Mikhail Kukushkin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 | Moscow | R32 | hard | Mikhail Kukushkin | 6-7(3) 6-0 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.