Georgian top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili celebrated the first victory in the qualifying draw of Indian Wells (5 381 235 USD). He earned 8 ranking points and 3 125 USD.

Basilashvili beat No.8 Tobias Kamke of Germany 6:3, 6:7 (4:7), 6:2.

In the decisive round of the qualifying draw Basilashvili will face No.20 seed Victor Hanescu of Romania.

The Georgian-Romanian match will start at 01:00 and if Basilashvili wins, he will earn 16 ranking points.