And, the defending champion Rafael Nadal took just 59 minutes to subdue the Russian in straight sets - comprehensively. Tremendous play from Nadal as he looked in complete control from the very beginning of the match and played fantastically till the end to subdue Kukushkin - on a comprehensive note.
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal Kukushkin - Nadal
1 - 6
1 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Kukushkin works a forehand return, brief rally, Kukushkin cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
40
15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Out-wide serve, Kukushkin return goes wide off the court.
30
15
IN, Winner: Kukushkin!!! Nadal serves a good one, Kukushkin puts back a forehand return, good rally, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
30
0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Kukushkin returns a quick forehand return, huge rally, Kukushkin cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
15
0
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Kukushkin crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Nadal produces a backhand cross-court winner.
A double break break for Nadal as he now serves for the match. Another love break for Nadal as Kukushkin has struggled a lot on serve, and Nadal capitalized. Nadal leads 5-1 in the second set as he prepares to serve out the match.
Served By: M Kukushkin Won By: Nadal Kukushkin - Nadal
1 - 6
1 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal returns a forehand return, short rally, Nadal thumps a forehand winner down the line.
0
40
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Kukushkin aims a high kick serve, Nadal works a forehand return, well contensted rally.
0
30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Nadal crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Kukushkin cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.
0
15
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Kukushkin cross-court backhand catches the net.
Nadal consolidates the break and leads 4-1 in the second set. Just 2 more games required for the Spaniard to wrap this match as he looks to be in a hurry.
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal Kukushkin - Nadal
1 - 6
1 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve, Kukushkin only manages to touch it.
40
30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick out-wide serve, Kukushkin return goes wayward.
30
30
IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Kukushkin is unable to return it.
15
30
IN, Winner: Kukushkin!!! Fine serve, Kukushkin works a forehand return, brief rally, Kukushkin hits a forehand cross-court winner.
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Kukushkin vs Nadal, Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2012
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And, the defending champion Rafael Nadal took just 59 minutes to subdue the Russian in straight sets - comprehensively. Tremendous play from Nadal as he looked in complete control from the very beginning of the match and played fantastically till the end to subdue Kukushkin - on a comprehensive note.
Kukushkin - Nadal 1 - 6 1 - 6
A double break break for Nadal as he now serves for the match. Another love break for Nadal as Kukushkin has struggled a lot on serve, and Nadal capitalized. Nadal leads 5-1 in the second set as he prepares to serve out the match.
Kukushkin - Nadal 1 - 6 1 - 5
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Nadal consolidates the break and leads 4-1 in the second set. Just 2 more games required for the Spaniard to wrap this match as he looks to be in a hurry.
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