Giulio Zeppieri defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6 6-2 in the Indian Wells Masters qualifying round 2 on hard. The result followed the form book — Giulio Zeppieri came in ranked #172, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Giulio Zeppieri extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | Indian Wells Masters | Q2 | hard | Giulio Zeppieri | 7-6(6) 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.