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Mikhail Kukushkin showed a good game in the qualification and is already familiar with the tournament conditions as he has played a preliminary match. He also has a lot of experience and decent career statistics. He showed fighting spirit and worthy play in his home country of Kazakhstan. Therefore, it can be assumed that Kukushkin is in good form and has every chance to advance further in the tournament. On the other hand, his opponent, Gilles Muller from France, is not as consistent and his recent results have not always been impressive. This may give Kukushkin an advantage, as he will use his skills and experience to win the match. Therefore, I believe that Mikhail Kukushkin has a real chance to advance to the next round of the tournament and continue the fight for victory.
Forecast for the match Mikhail Kukushkin - Alexander Müller on October 5, 2023 in Shanghai. Both tennis players have shown inconsistent results, but Müller has been more successful in ATP tour tournaments this season. The Frenchman reached the final in Marrakech and the quarterfinals in Doha, as well as winning titles on the challenger circuit. Kukushkin qualified for the tournament, but his opponents were weak. Overall, his results have been uneven, with one successful stretch on the challenger circuit in the summer. There is no head-to-head statistics between them. Considering Kukushkin's inconsistency and age, Müller is expected to win. Bookmakers also give the advantage to Müller. A victory for the Frenchman in two or three sets is expected. My bet is on Alexander Müller's victory.
