Georgian top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili continues successful participation in the Karshi tournament (Uzbekistan, 50 000 USD). The Georgian tennis player made through to ¼ final and earned 15 ranking points.
In the second round Basilashvili defeated Chen of Taiwan 3:6, 7:6 (7:4), 6:4. The match lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes. Nikoloz used 4 from 14 break-points. He lost serve 5 times. The Georgian served 8 aces and made 5 double faults.
In ¼ final Basilashvili will face Myneni of India. It is worth mentioning that the Asian tennis player in the 348th place and Nikoloz is in the 294th place.
If Basilashvili wins the next round, he will gain 29 points. Finalist earns 48 points and winner – 80 points.