Victor Baluda vs Nikoloz Basilashvili — Russia F8 Qualifying Round
Victor Baluda defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 1-6 7-5 6-4 in the Russia F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nikoloz Basilashvili came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Victor Baluda claimed a first win over Nikoloz Basilashvili in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Victor Baluda dropped the opening set before beating Nikoloz Basilashvili 1–6 7–5 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedBaluda V. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Baluda V.May 2013Russia F8This matchClay1-6 7-5 6-4
- Basilashvili N.August 2011Russia F6Clay6-3 3-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchBaluda V.Basilashvili N.1 643ELO1 8001 591Clay ELO1 7124–6Last 104–620Age21RightPlaysRight