According to api.tennis, at the previous tournament in Chengdu, Basilashvili reached the semifinal, where he lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 4-6, 3-6.
Basilashvili beats Ilagan in three sets in Shanghai qualifying
Nikoloz Basilashvili opened qualifying at the ATP 1000 tournament in Shanghai with a win over Andre Ilagan (6-3, 6-7(1), 7-5) and advanced to the second round.

Турнир в материалах
Сетка и результаты →- Квалификация, 1-й кругвы читаетеBasilashvili beats Ilagan in three sets in Shanghai qualifyingNikoloz Basilashvili 6:3 6:7¹ 7:5 Andre Ilagan
- Квалификация, 1-й кругFederico Cina beats Linang Xiao in Shanghai qualifyingFederico Cina 2:6 6:3 6:2 Linang Xiao
- Квалификация, 1-й кругDougaz beats top seed Sonego in Shanghai qualifyingAziz Dougaz 7:6⁵ 5:7 6:4 Lorenzo Sonego
- Квалификация, 1-й кругSafiullin beats Galarneau in Shanghai qualifyingRoman Safiullin 6:3 6:0 Alexis Galarneau