Mikhail Kukushkin vs Tom Paris Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Which player has performed better on their second serve recently? Tom Paris edges out Mikhail Kukushkin with a second serve win rate of 46.90% compared to Kukushkin's 45.91%.
• In recent return games, who secures more points against their opponent's second serve? Tom Paris has a slight advantage, winning 46.66% of his opponent's second serve points versus Kukushkin's 43.78%.
• Analyzing first serve returns, Tom Paris is more effective, winning 23.86% of points compared to Kukushkin's 21.46%.
• Under high-pressure situations, Kukushkin saves 59.91% of breakpoints, better than Tom Paris’s 51.21% save rate.
• Who has performed better overall over the last year? Tom Paris demonstrates superior form with a match win rate of 64.10%, while Kukushkin stands at 48.00%.
• Both players excel on hard courts, holding a career win percentage of 59% on this surface.
• Match level comparison shows Tom Paris has a marginally higher win rate in Challengers/ITF > $10K events at 56.82%, versus Kukushkin's 55.17%.
• In direct head-to-head competition, Tom Paris is undefeated against Kukushkin, winning their only previous encounter in straight sets.
• In terms of playing against higher-ranked opponents over the past year, Kukushkin has faced significantly tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 254.82, compared to Paris’s 453.87.
• When matches extend to a deciding set, Tom Paris has a stronger record, winning 76% of these situations, while Kukushkin has a 53% success rate.
• Recently in breakpoint conversion, Tom Paris shows more proficiency, converting 29.70% compared to Kukushkin's 24.79%.

Editorial Prediction (November 13, 2025, UTC):

The head-to-head statistics between Mikhail Kukushkin and Tom Paris indicate a competitive matchup, yet a clear edge emerges when considering their recent performances and historic encounters.

Tom Paris displays slightly superior statistics on both second serve points and return game performance, suggesting a marginal, yet significant advantage. His unbeaten record in their previous meeting demonstrates confidence and capability when facing Kukushkin.

Additionally, Paris's stronger performance in high-pressure deciding sets and his effectiveness in converting break points present a potent advantage for gaining critical game momentum.

While both players excel on hard courts, and Kukushkin competes against higher-ranked opponents more consistently, the overall competitive summary places Tom Paris as the favored contender, making him the likely victor in this upcoming contest.