James Duckworth vs Mikhail Kukushkin — Nur-Sultan Round of 32
Duckworth J.
James Duckworth defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6 6-1 in the Nur-Sultan round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — James Duckworth came in ranked #74, defending last year's round of 32. James Duckworth extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: James Duckworth came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 6–1.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-13 | Almaty | Q2 | hard | James Duckworth | 6-4 4-6 7-5 |
| 2023-01-16 | Australian Open | Q1 | hard | Mikhail Kukushkin | 7-5 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 198). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadDuckworth J.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About