Head-to-Head
Mikhail Kukushkin
Last Five Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28/26 | Rinky Hijikata | W 6 6–4 3 | Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships |
| 9/27/26 | Yoshihito Nishioka | W 7 6–5 2 | Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships |
| 9/6/26 | Ben Shelton | L 2 3 4–6 6 6 | US Open |
| 9/4/26 | Jiri Lehecka | W 2 6 77 6–6 1 63 1 | US Open |
| 9/2/26 | Lloyd Harris | W 61 6 77 6–77 3 64 4 | US Open |
Match Information
Round 2
October 21, 2026
Men's Singles
ATP
Best of 5 Sets
Center Court
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Outdoor
Oct 17 – Oct 26, 2026
In Progress
Competitor Comparison
Almaty Open — Tournament Overview
Daniil Medvedev (Men's Singles) Theo Arribage / Albano Olivetti (Men's Doubles)Round 1
Round 2
Qualifying 1st Round
Qualifying Final
Men Doubles
Men Singles
FAQs: M. Kukushkin vs S. Tsitsipas
How can I watch Mikhail Kukushkin vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas?
You can watch Kukushkin vs. Tsitsipas on Surprise Stream (surprisestream.com), which offers a free preview before you subscribe. Tennis Channel’s 2026 calendar includes the Almaty Open, but the available information does not confirm this specific match’s live TV slot or stream.
What time does Kukushkin vs. Tsitsipas start?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. That converts to 9:30 a.m. Central, 8:30 a.m. Mountain and 7:30 a.m. Pacific, so it begins early in the day for most U.S. viewers.
Where is the match being played?
The match is in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on a hard court at Almaty Arena. The match page identifies Center Court, placing the contest on the tournament’s main court.
What is at stake in this Almaty Open match?
This is a second-round match, also described as a Round of 16 contest. The winner advances to the Almaty Open quarterfinals, while the loser is eliminated from the singles draw.
How did Kukushkin and Tsitsipas reach this round?
Tsitsipas reached the matchup by defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic 7-6(9), 3-6, 6-3 in the first round. Kukushkin advanced with a 7-6(4), 7-6(3) win over Stefanos Sakellaridis, so both arrive after straight-set victories, though Tsitsipas’s match went three sets.