Mikhail Kukushkin vs Nuno Borges: Astana Open 2023 Preview, Schedule, Date, Form Guide, Head to Head, Live Streaming

Despite Mikhail Kukushkin’s historical success at this venue in Challenger events and Davis Cup matches, his recent ATP Astana performances have been underwhelming. While he reached the quarterfinals impressively in 2020, his showings in 2021 and 2022 were marred by early exits, falling in the first round to James Duckworth and Stefanos Tsitsipas, respectively. With the exception of an unexpected resurgence in American Challenger events during June and July, Kukushkin’s 2023 season has been largely disappointing. He has won only 18 out of 36 matches, resulting in a drop outside the top 200 in ATP rankings. Notably, he hasn’t competed in a tour-level main-draw match since the previous year’s ATP Astana and last secured a victory at this level during the Miami Masters in March 2022.

Nuno Borges, who had been having a reasonably successful season, saw a sudden drop in his performance during the grass-court season. His form reached a new low in his latest tournament in Chengdu, where he suffered a three-set loss to the relatively inexperienced Philip Sekulic in the first round, marking his eighth consecutive defeat on the tour. In 2022, the top-ranked Portuguese player made a comeback to indoor hard courts after an absence of over three years, and he found success on this surface. He notched victories in ten out of 15 matches, which resulted in impressive semifinal finishes at both the Forli Challenger and the Bergamo Challenger. Despite his recent struggles, his past success on indoor hard courts suggests that he may be able to regain his form in this environment.

Match facts

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Form Guide

Mikhail Kukushkin

Nuno Borges

Head to head

In their head-to-head matchups, there is no prior history to consider with a 0-0 record. When evaluating their performances throughout the year, Nuno Borges is undoubtedly the favored player. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that Mikhail Kukushkin has a track record of delivering remarkable performances on his home turf over the years. Additionally, his ability to produce exceptional tennis on any given day should not be underestimated.

Mikhail Kukushkin vs Nuno Borges date

The round of 32 match of Astana Open 2023 between Mikhail Kukushkin and Nuno Borges will take place on September 27.

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