Stefanos Tsitsipas def. Mikhail Kukushkin
6-2 6-7(5) 6-3
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 in the 2018 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Mikhail Kukushkin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 16 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 67 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 59 |
| Second serve points won % | 71 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Mikhail Kukushkin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GRE | KAZ |
| Birth date | Aug 12, 1998 | Dec 26, 1987 |
| Age | 19 | 30 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 82 | 88 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 678 | 638 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,730 | 1,726 |
| Current career W-L | 364–194 | 145–220 |
| Current career earnings | $38,234,589 | $7,566,992 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.