Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Kyle Edmund 7-6 6-4 in the Beijing semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kyle Edmund came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Nikoloz Basilashvili claimed a first win over Kyle Edmund in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Basilashvili N. took it in straight sets.
Basilashvili N. and Edmund K. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Basilashvili N. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Edmund K. 3–2 (60%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Edmund K. leads 1–0
Nikoloz Basilashvili beat Kyle Edmund 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Kyle Edmund — Beijing Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-10-01/basilashvili-vs-edmund-beijing-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 October 2018).