Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Qatar Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Mikhail Kukushkin, the eighth seed in the Qatar Open qualifiers, will face off with the unseeded Luca Nardi next in the tournament. The winner of this second-round qualifier will advance to the main draw. Below is our prediction for this match.
Luca Nardi defeated Yasutaka Uchiyama in the first round in straight sets. He allowed the world number 157 eight games as he snapped a three-match losing run.
Nardi is having a strong start to the year. He has won 10 of 15 matches alternating between the tour and challenger circuits.
A finalist at the Koblenz Challenger, Nardi is currently placed 85th in the live ranking after dropping two places.
Mikhail Kukushkin is having a shaky start to the season. He has compiled a 6-6 record after 12 outings alternating between the tour and challenger circuits.
The Russian, who has been eliminated in the qualifying rounds in Rotterdam and Melbourne, defeated Daniel Merida in the first round. He won by the loss of six games against the world number 281.
The 37-year-old’s struggles have seen him plummet in the world rankings. A former ATP top 40 player, Kukushkin has dropped 33 places to 143rd in the live ranking. This is the lowest he has placed in the ATP in a year.
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Luca Nardi v Mikhail Kukushkin Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.59 | 2.27 |
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1.56 | 2.43 |
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1.58 | 2.29 |
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1.58 | 2.3 |
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1.55 | 2.4 |
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Who will win the Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin match is: Mikhail Kukushkin wins the match.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin game on 16/02/2025 of the current ATP Qatar Open season:
- Luca Nardi has a 59.93% chance to win against Mikhail Kukushkin according to Betobet ⭐ with the odds of 1.61.
- Mikhail Kukushkin has a 40.07% probability of winning facing Luca Nardi ⭐ with odds of 2.43 at Melbet.
Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Luca Nardi has a 59.93 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Luca Nardi | 59.93 % |
| Mikhail Kukushkin | 40.07 % |
Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin Form
Luca Nardi and Mikhail Kukushkin Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
15 Feb 2025 - ATP Qatar Open
11 Feb 2025 - ATP Marseille
13 Jan 2025 - ATP Australian Open
7 Jan 2025 - ASB Classic
4 Jan 2025 - ASB Classic
3 Jan 2025 - ASB Classic
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
15 Feb 2025 - ATP Qatar Open
2 Feb 2025 - ATP Rotterdam
1 Feb 2025 - ATP Rotterdam
6 Jan 2025 - ATP Australian Open
30 Dec 2024 - Brisbane International
28 Dec 2024 - Brisbane International
Luca Nardi - Mikhail Kukushkin Key Points
- Nardi has lost three times in his last four matches.
- Four of Kukushkin’s six victories have been achieved on hardcourts.
- Kukushkin has won over 250 matches on hardcourts in his career.
- Nardi has lost seven times in his last 12 outings on hardcourts.
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Our Luca Nardi vs Mikhail Kukushkin Prediction
Our prediction for Luca Nardi v Mikhail Kukushkin is that Mikhail Kukushkin wins the match. Kukushkin is having a shaky season and has won the same number of matches as he has lost. He is our choice to win as he is the more experienced tour player in this tie.
The Russian is also a hardcourt specialist and has won 252 matches on such surfaces in his career. With Nardi showing a bit of inconsistency in recent outings, Kukushkin has a chance to squeeze his way to the main draw.
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