In semifinal of Memphis Open Georgian top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated world No.103 Mikhail Kukushkin 7:6, 6:1. 29-year-old Mikhail showed good resistance but Nika earned final by good play.

In the final Basilashvili will face American Ryan Harrison who is in the 62nd place in world ranking.

The Georgian tennis player made through to the final of ATP tournament for the second time. If Nikoloz wins Memphis Open, he will earn 250 ranking points and 111 595 USD. If he loses the final, he will gain 150 points and 60 355 USD. In live ranking Basilashvili is in the 51st place.