Mikhail Kukushkin beats Denis Istomin in Sydney

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan number one Denis Istomin lost to Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in the first round of АТР Apia International Sydney.

Mikhail Kukushkin defeated Denis Istomin in straight sets 6/3 and 7/6 (1). The match lasted an hour and 27 minutes.

Kukushkin recorded three break points and four aces, committed two double faults. Istomin registered two break points and three aces.