Based on recent form and rankings, Johannus Monday is likely to be a slight favorite over veteran Mikhail Kukushkin, whose ATP standing has declined despite his experience on the circuit; typical pre-match odds for a matchup like this on indoor hard or grass could be around 1.70–1.85 for Monday and 2.00–2.20 for Kukushkin, though you should re-check live markets on match day for updated numbers with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Johannus Monday and Mikhail Kukushkin in the Nottingham league is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM local time on 9 January 2026, which corresponds to 12:30 PM GMT/UTC during the UK winter season, so viewers in Central Europe can expect a 1:30 PM CET start.

This Nottingham league encounter is expected to be played at a tennis venue in Nottingham, United Kingdom, likely using outdoor or covered hard/grass courts with a mid-sized capacity typical of ATP Challenger or regional events, offering close-up spectator views and practice courts adjacent to the main show court.

Given Monday’s upward trajectory and younger legs against Kukushkin’s more physical, baseline-heavy style, a common market profile would have Monday as a narrow favorite on the moneyline with roughly 55–60% implied win probability, while set handicap and over/under total games lines are likely to cluster around 2.5 sets and 22.5–23.5 total games as bookmakers anticipate a competitive match that could hinge on a few key service games.

There is no widely documented head-to-head record between Johannus Monday and Mikhail Kukushkin at main-tour level, suggesting this is either their first official meeting or that any prior encounters occurred in lower-tier or qualifying draws; this lack of direct history means bettors must lean more on surface preferences, recent performance in Nottingham, and each player’s record against similar opponents.