Mikhail Kukushkin vs Taro Daniel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How effective is Mikhail Kukushkin's second serve compared to Taro Daniel's lately? Kukushkin has a slight edge, winning 47.36% of his second serve points, while Daniel trails at 46.07%.
• When it comes to returning serves, Kukushkin again holds a narrow advantage; he seizes 47.23% of points off opponents' second serves and 23.80% off first serves, compared to Daniel's 44.93% and 21.98%, respectively.
• In crucial moments under pressure, Taro Daniel has a slight edge, saving 60% of breakpoints compared to Kukushkin’s 57.67%.
• Overall, Kukushkin has won 46.15% of his matches in the last year, slightly outperforming Daniel’s 42.59% win rate.
• What surfaces do these players perform best on? Kukushkin excels on hard courts with a 59% win rate, while Daniel shines on clay, also with a 59% win rate.
• Kukushkin and Daniel have primarily played in Challenger/ITF tournaments, with Daniel having a better recent record, winning 59.26% of such matches compared to Kukushkin's 50% win rate.
• In their direct head-to-head matchups, Kukushkin leads with two wins out of two meetings, overwhelmingly dominating the sets 5 to 1.
• Kukushkin generally faces slightly lower-ranked opponents with an average rank of 249.81 compared to Daniel's average opponent rank of 226.98.
• If this match requires a deciding set, Kukushkin is more reliable, winning 59% of these situations, while Daniel manages only a 22% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (October 11, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent form, Mikhail Kukushkin shows a slight edge over Taro Daniel in second serve performance and return game statistics. Kukushkin is marginally more effective than Daniel in these critical areas, which often predict match outcomes.

Although Daniel has been slightly better under breakpoint pressure, Kukushkin's overall performance over the last year is superior. He also boasts a formidable head-to-head record against Daniel, suggesting psychological and tactical advantages.

Given the combination of surface preferences, individual statistics in deciding sets, and direct encounters, Mikhail Kukushkin appears to be the likely victor in the upcoming matchup against Taro Daniel.