Georgian top tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas at Indian Wells on Friday, 6-4 2-6 6-4, to reach his first-ever Masters 1000 semi-final.
“The 36th-ranked Basilashvili was the clear underdog against the French Open finalist, but mounted a stout defense to send the Greek packing, saving six of 10 break points after picking up a pair of ATP titles in Qatar and at the Bavarian Championships earlier this year.
“Surprised? Not really,” said Basilashvili. “In general, in the game, from the baseline I’m physically as well as feeling really good, I’m playing good, feeling the ball really well. Again, if I will manage this kind of serving well, I can keep playing well,” reported REUTERS.
He next faces Fritz, who defeated Olympic champion and world number four Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Source: REUTERS
