Mikhail Kukushkin vs Brandon Nakashima Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Wojtek Kolan

Wojtek Kolan

Published on 15 May at 12:24 PM UTC

HEAD TO HEAD

M. Kukushkin vs B. Nakashima

Mikhail Kukushkin
Mikhail Kukushkin

Flag KAZ KAZ

l
w
l
l
l
w
w
w
w
l
Brandon Nakashima
Brandon Nakashima

Flag USA USA

w
w
l
l
w
l
w
l
l
l

0

Win

2

Played

2

Win

37
Age
24
6'0" (183 cm)
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
317
C. Rank
33
39
Best Rank
29
1
Total Titles
2
0
YTD Titles
0
$3.9M
Career Money
$3.7M
Right-Handed
Plays
Right-Handed

Head-to-head: Kukushkin 0 - 2 Nakashima

They have played 4 sets in total, with Mikhail Kukushkin winning 0 and Brandon Nakashima winning 4. The last match between Brandon Nakashima and Mikhail Kukushkin was at the Bordeaux Challenger, 15-05-2025, Round: R2, Surface: Clay, with Brandon Nakashima getting the victory 6-3 7-5.

PlayersHead To Head Match Wins
Kukushkin0
Nakashima2
Last 2 H2H Matches:

(R2Bordeaux Challenger(05-15-25)

Clay
USA Flag
Brandon Nakashima
6
7
KAZ Flag
Mikhail Kukushkin
3
5

(R1Bergamo Challenger(10-31-23)

I.hard
USA Flag
Brandon Nakashima
6
6
KAZ Flag
Mikhail Kukushkin
1
4

M. Kukushkin vs B. Nakashima H2H Profile

Stats
$3,944,910Career Prize Money$3,667,225
56.27% (655-509)Career Total W/L60.37% (259-170)
0Clay1
0Indoor1
18Titles8
0Total H2H Matches2
0.00% (0-2)YTD Win/Loss52.46% (32-29)

M. Kukushkin vs B. Nakashima Match Preview:

  • Nakashima has a slight advantage in second serve points, winning 47.18% compared to Kukushkin's 46.48% over the past six months. Does this suggest Nakashima is more consistent with their second serve? Yes, though the margin is small.
  • In return games, Kukushkin outperforms Nakashima, especially on second serve returns with 49.3% compared to 41.87%. Could this return efficiency be a decisive factor? It potentially gives Kukushkin an edge in breaking Nakashima's serve.
  • Under pressure, Nakashima saves breakpoints slightly better at 55.36% compared to Kukushkin's 51.22%. How critical is break point saving? It's crucial for maintaining service games under pressure.
  • Over the last year, Nakashima's win percentage is 57.33% while Kukushkin's is 55.07%. Does this consistency hint at a slight general advantage for Nakashima? It suggests more reliable performance.
  • Nakashima has a career best win percentage on indoor hard courts at 70%, whereas Kukushkin excels on hard surfaces with a 59% win rate. Given these stats, might playing surface favor Nakashima more? Possibly, especially if the match is indoors.
  • Their previous head-to-head encounter ended in Nakashima's favor, with him winning both sets. Does this set the stage for another Nakashima win? Prior performance may predict a similar outcome.
  • Nakashima has faced stronger opponents on average, with an opponent ranking of 84.93 compared to Kukushkin's 231.65. Can this exposure to tougher competition give Nakashima an edge? Likely in adapting to high-pressure situations
  • In breakpoint conversion, Nakashima leads slightly at 36.36% over Kukushkin's 32.5%. Could this be decisive in crucial moments? Perhaps, particularly in contested games.
  • Kukushkin has a higher win rate in deciding sets at 65% compared to Nakashima's 55%, potentially favoring him if the match extends. Might this resilience be critical in close matches? Yes, especially if the match is tightly contested.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

In their upcoming match, Nakashima and Kukushkin both bring unique strengths and slight vulnerabilities to the court. Nakashima's better performance on second serves and slightly higher break point saving ability suggest he maintains an edge in critical service and pressure situations.

Though Kukushkin displays stronger return stats, particularly on the second serve, Nakashima's overall match win consistency and past head-to-head victory could be significant indicators of his potential to prevail. Factor in Nakashima's experience against higher-ranked opponents and historically stronger performance on indoor hard courts, and the scales may tip in his favor.

Despite Kukushkin's capacity to perform well in deciding sets, Nakashima's combined advantages suggest he is the likely candidate to secure a win in this matchup.

Mikhail Kukushkin vs Brandon Nakashima Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88.

M. Kukushkin vs B. Nakashima H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions

Stats
0H2H Matches Won2
0Sets Won4
13Games Won25
8Aces (Total)20
1Total Double Faults0
1:18:14Average Match Time1:18:14
68% (78/115)1st Serve %63% (67/106)
64% (50/78)1st Serve Win %84% (56/67)
51% (19/37)2nd Serve Win %72% (28/39)
0% (0/5)Break Pts Won %38% (5/13)
21% (22/106)Return Points Win %40% (46/115)
0% (0/2)Best‑of‑3 Win %100% (2/2)
0% (0/0)1st Set Won, Won Match100% (2/2)
0% (0/0)1st Set Won, Lost Match0% (0/2)
0% (0/2)1st Set Lost, Won Match0% (0/0)

Recent Performance Stats

2nd Serve Win %: Kukushkin 53%, Nakashima 53%.
Opp 2nd Serve Pts Won: Kukushkin 53%, Nakashima 47%.
Break Points Saved %: Kukushkin 61%, Nakashima 63%.

M. Kukushkin Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
I.hardLyon Challenger - 10-11-2025

QF

FRAT. Paris
L
6-3 6-2

R2

FRAL. Van
W
6-2 7-6(5)

R1

GBRB. Harris
W
7-6(2) 7-5

Q3

RUSM. Sharipov
W
6-4 6-4

Q1

BELG. Arnaud
W
6-1 6-3

B. Nakashima Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
I.hardHellenic Championship - Athens - 03-11-2025

R2

USAM. Giron
L
7-6(7) 6-1
I.hardRolex Paris Masters - Paris - 27-10-2025

R1

FRAA. Muller
L
6-2 7-5
I.hardErste Bank Open - Vienna - 20-10-2025

R2

NEDT. Griekspoor
L
7-6(4) 7-6(2)

R1

ITAL. Darderi
W
6-2 7-5
I.hardAlmaty Open - Almaty - 13-10-2025

R2

HUNF. Marozsan
L
7-6(5) 6-1
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M. Kukushkin vs B. Nakashima Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents

Stats
56.27% (655/509)YTD Win/Loss60.37% (259/170)
54.93% (1554/1275)Sets Win/Loss58.66% (623/439)
51.80% (14027/13052)Games Win/Loss52.93% (5576/4959)
58.86% (259/181)Hard Win/Loss60.48% (127/83)
55.68% (201/160)Clay Win/Loss50.00% (35/35)
56.31% (165/128)Indoor Hard W/L67.00% (67/33)
42.86% (30/40)Grass Win/Loss61.22% (30/19)
0.22Aces Per Game0.58
2891Aces Total2971
0.1Double Faults Per Game0.14
1327Total Double Faults711
1:15:14Average Match Time1:46:48
512.81Average Opponent Rank282.25
62% (42493/68808)1st Serve %64% (20242/31697)
67% (28676/42493)1st Serve Win %74% (15063/20242)
53% (13848/26310)2nd Serve Win %54% (6180/11455)
42% (2689/6336)Break Points Won % (Total)37% (1023/2729)
38% (26146/67925)Return Points Win %37% (12113/32928)
48.74% (58/61)Slam W/L48.89% (22/23)
46.40% (58/67)Masters W/L46.97% (31/35)
57.78% (26/19)Cups W/L100.00% (3/0)
48.04% (159/172)Main Tour W/L58.86% (93/65)
65.42% (314/166)Challenger W/L69.40% (93/41)
63.93% (39/22)Futures W/L73.91% (17/6)
57% (594/1040)Best of 3 Sets Win %60% (229/379)
46% (51/110)Best of 5 Sets Win %57% (26/46)
48% (208/435)Tiebreaks Win % (Total)54% (135/248)
50% (175/353)Deciding Set Win %50% (67/135)
84% (667/557)1st Set Won, Won Match85% (261/223)
16% (667/108)1st Set Won, Lost Match15% (261/38)
19% (497/95)1st Set Lost, Won Match20% (167/34)

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