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 2–0, but Victor Baluda had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Victor Baluda claimed a first win over Nikoloz Basilashvili in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-08 | Qatar F5 | SF | hard | Nikoloz Basilashvili | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2011-08-15 | Russia F6 | R32 | clay | Nikoloz Basilashvili | 6-3 3-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (38 vs 198). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Basilashvili N.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 58 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About