Georgian top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili overcame the first round at Napoli Challenger (Italy, 106 500 EUR).

The Georgian tennis player needed tie-breaks to beat Alexis Musialek of France in straight sets – 7:6 (7:2), 7:6 (7:0). The match lasted 2 hours. Basilashvili served 3 aces, made 4 double faults, used 5 from 16 break points and lost his serve 5 times.

Nikoloz earned 10 ranking points. In 1/8 final he will face Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain.

Today Basilashvili will also compete in doubles. The Georgian and Alexander Bury of Belarus will play No.2 seed duet of Gong and Peng.