Nikoloz Basilashvili lost to Mischa Zverev of Germany in the first round of the Tallahassee Challenger (USA, 50 000 USD). In doubles draw Nikoloz and Gerald Melzer of Austria celebrated the first victory.

The Georgian-Austrian pair beat American duet (Anderson Reed-Jack Sock) 4:6, 6:3, 10:7. Basilashvili and Melzer earned 15-15 points. They will play against No.1 seed American duet.