Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-4 6-4 in the Beijing final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Martin del Potro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Nikoloz Basilashvili claimed a first win over Juan Martin del Potro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-09 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | Juan Martin del Potro | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.