Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili managed to overcome the first round of Dubai International Tournament (2 674 445 USD).

The Georgian faced Belgian Yannick Mertens and won 7:6 (7:2), 6:0.

By this success, Basilashvili made through to the final round and earned 10 ranking points. He will have the decisive match against Russian Mikhail Youzhny.