The ATP Challenger series tournament is currently taking place in Madrid, Spain, with Kazakh tennis player Mikhail Kukushkin making his mark in the second round of the singles competition.
In a thrilling match, Kukushkin (ATP No. 143) defeated German player Rudolf Molleker (ATP No. 182) with a score of 6:7, 6:1, 6:1 after spending 2 hours and 11 minutes on the court. Throughout the match, Kukushkin served six aces, made two double faults, and successfully converted five out of 18 break points.
Prior to this victory, Kukushkin had also triumphed over American player Nicolas Moreno de Alboran (ATP No. 134) with a score of 6:4, 6:4. Kukushkin's impressive performance showcases his skill and determination in the ATP Challenger tournament, demonstrating his prowess on the court and his potential to go even further in the competition.