Odds
Player analysis
M. Kukushkin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning M. Kukushkin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving M. Kukushkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kukushkin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.
J. K. Trotter comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.0 to 16.1, with at least one match where J. K. Trotter was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving J. K. Trotter vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
2W 3L last 5
| 21 Apr | Kotov | 6-1 2-6 3-6 | W |
| 16 Apr | Ellis | 6-3 7-6 | L |
| 15 Apr | Cui | 6-4 4-6 1-6 | W |
| 30 Mar | Glinka | 6-3 6-3 | L |
| 24 Mar | Valle | 1-6 6-3 5-7 | L |
2W 3L last 5
| 15 Apr | Walton | 4-6 7-6 3-6 | L |
| 14 Apr | Delaney | 7-6 3-6 6-1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Samrej | 6-3 5-7 1-6 | L |
| 12 Apr | Ann | 6-3 7-5 | W |
| 2 Apr | Moriya | 7-6 6-4 | L |

