Joao Sousa def. Mikhail Kukushkin
6-3 6-4 6-3
Joao Sousa defeated Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3 6-4 6-3 in the 2016 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Joao Sousa | Mikhail Kukushkin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 53.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 73.0% |
| Break points converted % | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Joao Sousa | Mikhail Kukushkin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | POR | KAZ |
| Birth date | Mar 30, 1989 | Dec 26, 1987 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,191 | 612 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,888 | 1,767 |
| Current career W-L | 190–250 | 145–220 |
| Current career earnings | $8,340,548 | $7,566,992 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.