Georgian top seed Nikoloz Basilashvili overcame the second round of the Kaarst tournament (Germany, 15 000 USD).
World No.447 Basilashvili beat world No.198 Niels Desein of Belgium 6:4, 6:3.
In ¼ final the Georgian tennis player will play Marek Michalicka of Czech Republic who defeated Moritz Baumann of Germany 7:6 (7:5), 6:4.
In ¼ final of doubles draw Basilashvili and Alexander Bury of Belarus won over the Germans – David Eisenzapf and Steven Greven 6:1, 6:3. In semifinal they will face No.5 seed Russians – Karen Khachanov and Denis Matsukevitch.