Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nikoloz Basilashvili

How Nikoloz Basilashvili built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nikoloz Basilashvili is a Georgian professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 16 in May 2019, making him the highest-ranked Georgian player in history. In 2018, Basilashvili became the first Georgian to win an ATP title, securing the German Open. He is currently the top-ranked Georgian player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1968: Alex Metreveli's Monte Carlo Masters Final

In 2021, Nikoloz Basilashvili reached the final at Indian Wells, becoming the second Georgian to reach a Masters 1000 final after Alex Metreveli at the 1968 Monte-Carlo Masters.

2003: Coached in Sacramento, California

From 2003, Nikoloz Basilashvili was coached in Sacramento, California, United States.

2004: Irakli Labadze's Semifinal Run

In 2021, Nikoloz Basilashvili achieved his best result at a Masters 1000 in Indian Wells, mirroring Irakli Labadze's achievement at the 2004 Indian Wells Masters.

2006: First ITF Junior Circuit tournament

In late 2006, Nikoloz Basilashvili played in his first ITF Junior Circuit tournament, the G2 Jerry Simmons Tournament, where he lost in the first qualifying round.

2007: Breakthrough in junior tournaments and reached first semifinal

In 2007, Basilashvili broke through the qualifying of two G4 tournaments in Israel and a G3 in Romania, reaching the Round of 16 in all of them. He also reached his first semifinal in doubles at the US Junior Hard Court Championships and in singles at the G4 USTA Illinois in September.

2008: Won his only junior title

In 2008, Nikoloz Basilashvili won his only junior title at the G4 Tennis Express tournament, defeating Raymond Sarmiento in three sets.

January 2009: Reached Career High Combined Junior Ranking

In January 2009, Nikoloz Basilashvili reached a career-high combined (singles and doubles) junior ranking of world No. 59.

2009: Fernando Verdasco's 2009 Semifinalist Result

In 2020, at the Australian Open, Nikoloz Basilashvili lost in the second round to Fernando Verdasco, who had been a semifinalist in 2009.

2012: Returned to Georgia and moved to Turkey

In 2012, Nikoloz Basilashvili returned to Georgia, only to move to an academy in Turkey run by Gavin Hopper.

2015: First Grand Slam tournament and Wimbledon third round

In 2015, Nikoloz Basilashvili qualified for his first Grand Slam tournament, Roland Garros, and reached the third round of Wimbledon after defeating Facundo Bagnis and Feliciano López.

2016: First Australian Open and ATP tournament final

In 2016, Nikoloz Basilashvili qualified for his first Australian Open and reached his first ATP tournament final at the Austrian Open Kitzbühel. He also achieved his first win over a Top 10 player, Tomáš Berdych.

February 2017: Sofia event and Memphis Open final

In February 2017, Nikoloz Basilashvili participated at the Sofia event and reached the final of the Memphis Open.

June 2017: Reached Career-High Singles Ranking

In June 2017, Nikoloz Basilashvili achieved a then career-high singles ranking of World No. 51.

July 2018: Won the German Open and reached new career-high ranking

In July 2018, Nikoloz Basilashvili won the German Open in Hamburg, becoming the first Georgian player to win an ATP tournament. After winning his first title, Basilashvili moved to a new career-high World No. 35.

October 2018: Won China Open

In October 2018, Basilashvili won his second ATP 500 title at the China Open by defeating Juan Martín del Potro.

2018: First Georgian to win an ATP title at the German Open

In 2018, Nikoloz Basilashvili became the first Georgian to win an ATP title at the German Open.

May 2019: Reached Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In May 2019, Nikoloz Basilashvili achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 16, making him the highest-ranked player from Georgia.

May 2019: Highest ever singles ranking and Hamburg title defense

On 27 May 2019, Nikoloz Basilashvili reached his highest ever singles ranking of world No. 16 and in July he successfully defended his Hamburg title.

2019: 2019 US Open

At the 2019 US Open Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Márton Fucsovics and Jenson Brooksby before losing to Dominik Koepfer in the third round.

2019: Lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open and reached career-high ranking

In 2019, Nikoloz Basilashvili lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open and his performance earned him his career-high ranking of World No. 19.

2019: 2019 Dubai Tennis Championships and Indian Wells Masters

In 2019, Nikoloz Basilashvili played the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Indian Wells Masters, reaching the fourth round of the Miami Open.

2019: Won the German Open for a second successive year.

In 2019, Nikoloz Basilashvili successfully defended his title at the German Open for a second year in a row.

2020: ATP Cup and Australian Open

In 2020, Nikoloz Basilashvili represented Georgia at the ATP Cup and participated in the Australian Open where he lost in the second round.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Nikoloz Basilashvili started his season at the Antalya Open, reaching the quarterfinals, and participated in the Australian Open, where he was eliminated in the first round.

2021: Recalling Basilashvili's Qatar ExxonMobil Open Win

In February 2023, Nikoloz Basilashvili lost in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Despite being the 2021 champion and the finalist the previous year, he lost in the first round.

2022: 2022 Season

In 2022, Nikoloz Basilashvili represented Georgia at the ATP Cup and participated in the Australian Open, being defeated in the first round by Andy Murray.

February 2023: Ranking fell out of the top 100

Due to not defending his runner-up points at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Nikoloz Basilashvili's ranking fell from No. 84 to No. 113 out of the top 100 on 20 February 2023.

October 2023: ATP Challenger Tour comeback

On 15 October 2023, Nikoloz Basilashvili came back to the ATP Challenger Tour at the Hamburg Ladies & Gents Cup, where he lost in the first round.

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Nikoloz Basilashvili started his season at the Maharashtra Open and participated in the Australian Open, where he lost in the first round to Taylor Fritz.

March 2024: Reached Challenger final at the 2024 Murcia Open

In March 2024, Nikoloz Basilashvili, ranked No. 1086, reached his seventh Challenger final as a qualifier at the 2024 Murcia Open and moved 500 positions up in the rankings.

April 2024: Rankings increase

As a result of his performance at the 2024 Murcia Open in March 2024, Nikoloz moved 500 positions up in the rankings and reached the top 550 on 1 April 2024.

November 2024: Won his sixth Challenger title

In November 2024, Nikoloz Basilashvili won his sixth Challenger title in Seoul, defeating top seed Taro Daniel and returned to the top 250 at world No. 215 on 4 November 2024.

January 2025: Qualified for the 2025 Australian Open

In January 2025, Nikoloz Basilashvili qualified for the 2025 Australian Open after missing the 2024 edition.

March 2025: Qualified for the 2025 Indian Wells

In March 2025, Nikoloz Basilashvili qualified for the first Sunshine Double tournament, the 2025 Indian Wells, returning to the Masters 1000 level after a two years' absence.

May 2025: First final of the season and qualification for the French Open

In May 2025, Nikoloz Basilashvili reached his first final of the season at the BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux. He also qualified for the 2025 French Open after an absence since 2023.