Sky Sports analyse Andy Murray's first round Wimbledon opponent Mikhail Kukushkin
Friday 26 June 2015 16:59, UK
Andy Murray will start his quest for a second Wimbledon title by facing Mikhail Kukushkin in the first round at the All England Club on Tuesday.
Here, we outline seven things you might not know about Murray's 27-year-old opponent.
Kukushkin has been coached by his wife Anastasia since May 2009, with the pair marrying in November 2011.
The Kazakhstan star took up tennis aged six and was coached by his father Alexander until the age of 17.
Born in Volgograd, Russia, Kukshkin moved to Kazakhstan in 2008.
The world No 58 lost to Rafael Nadal in four sets in the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2014, his best year at All England Club so far.
Kukushkin won his only ATP Tour title by beating Mikhail Youzhny at the St Petersburg Open in 2010.
The Kazakh player heads into Wimbledon having won just one of his last six matches.
Kukushkin has featured in 14 Davis Cup ties for Kazakhstan since 2008.
