Nikoloz Basilashvili

Basilashvili was born 23 February 1992 in Tbilisi, Georgia. His father, Nodar, is a dancer of the Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet, his mother, Natalia, worked as a physician.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gotennis.ru/players/atp/Nikoloz+Basilashvili.html |title=Николоз Басилашвили |access-date=2019-08-27 |archive-date=2020-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026052732/https://www.gotennis.ru/players/atp/Nikoloz+Basilashvili.html |url-status=dead }} He has a brother, Tengiz. Apart from his native language he also speaks Russian and English.[https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nikoloz-basilashvili/bg23/bio Nikoloz Basilashvili – Bio]

Basilashvili started playing tennis at age 5. From 2003 to 2012 he was coached in Sacramento, California, United States and at 18 he returned to Georgia, only to uproot again and move to an academy in Turkey run by an Australian coach, Gavin Hopper.{{Cite web|url=https://tennishead.net/it-was-a-really-weird-decision-admits-world-no-24-nikoloz-basilashvili-in-exclusive-interview/|title="It was a really weird decision" admits world No.24 Nikoloz Basilashvili in exclusive interview|date=17 October 2019}}

He has a son, Lukas who was born in 2015.

On 21 May 2020, Basilashvili was arrested on a charge of physically assaulting ex-wife Neka Dorokashvili in front of their son.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/24/georgia-nikoloz-basilashvili-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge|title=Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge|newspaper=The Guardian |date=25 May 2020 |last1=Carayol |first1=Tumaini }}. Dorokashvili elaborated at a later point, alleging that Basilashvili "declared her as a subordinate" and treated her in a derogatory way.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-he-sat-table-grabbed-hand-hurt-lot-feeling-i-never-go-police-nikoloz-basilashvili-s-ex-wife-tells-court-domestic-abuse-case|title="He sat down at the table and grabbed my hand, it hurt a lot; he had a feeling that I could never go to the police" – Nikoloz Basilashvili's ex-wife tells court in domestic abuse case|date=18 Aug 2022}} A Tbilisi court released Basilashvili on a bail of 100,000 Georgian Lari (around US$36,300), however, and since participated in the trial hearing remotely.{{Cite web|url=https://agenda.ge/en/news/2022/3118|title=Georgia's No. 1 tennis player remotely attends trial hearing concerning violence against his-ex wife, denies accusations|date=16 Aug 2022}} His legal team denied the charges, stating that they were "false and completely unsubstantiated".{{Cite web|url=https://news.trust.org/item/20201020020753-td493/|title=Tennis star's court case spotlights domestic violence in Georgia|date=20 Oct 2020}} Basilashvili was then cleared of charges after the court judge questioned why Dorokashvili did not come forward earlier{{Cite web|url=https://oc-media.org/georgian-tennis-star-nikoloz-basilashvili-cleared-of-abusing-ex-wife/|title=Georgian tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili cleared of abusing ex-wife|date=21 Oct 2022}} and stated that her claims were either unsupported or had no substantial evidence behind them.{{cite AV media|people=Judge Khatuna Kharchilava|date=21 Oct 2022|title=ნიკოლოზ ბასილაშვილი სასამართლომ გაამართლა – რა განცხადებები გაკეთდა საქალაქო სასამართლოში|trans-title=Nikoloz Basilashvili acquitted by the court – statements made in the city court|type=YouTube video|language=Georgian|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCtxWzA5ZI&ab_channel=%E1%83%9E%E1%83%98%E1%83%A0%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%90%E1%83%A0%E1%83%AE%E1%83%98GeorgianPublicBroadcaster|publisher=პირველი არხი Georgian Public Broadcaster}}

Nikoloz did not play at any Grand Slams during his junior career. He reached a career high combined (singles and doubles) of world No. 59 on 5 January 2009. He ended his junior career with a 35–22 record on singles and 14–17 on doubles.{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=100108822|title=Nikoloz Basilashvili's Juniors Profile|work=ITF|year = 2009|access-date=February 23, 2017}}

Basilashvili played in his first ITF Junior Circuit tournament in late 2006 at the G2 Jerry Simmons Tournament. He lost in the first qualifying round.{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/tournaments/tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100013359|title=Jerry Simmons ITF Junior Circuit – South Carolina|work=ITF|date = October 31, 2006|access-date=February 23, 2017}}

In 2007, he managed to break through the qualifying of two G4 tournaments in Israel and a G3 in Romania. Nikoloz lost in the Round of 16 in all of them. Later that year, he reached his first semifinal at any junior tournament doing that in doubles for the first time at the US Junior Hard Court Championships, partnering Patrick Daciek. In singles, he reached that round at the G4 USTA Illinois losing to Filip Krajinović, in September.{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/tournaments/tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100015878|title=US Junior International Hard Court Championships|work=ITF|date=August 24, 2007|access-date=February 23, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/tournaments/tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100015880|title=USTA ITF Junior Circuit – Illinois|work=ITF|date=September 23, 2007|access-date=February 23, 2017}}

In 2008, Nikoloz won his only junior title, the G4 Tennis Express tournament, defeating Raymond Sarmiento in three sets. The Georgian played mostly at G1 and GA tournaments that year, breaking through the qualifiers of the Eddie Herr Tennis Championship and the Orange Bowl. He reached the round of 16 in the former and the quarterfinals in the latter. The Orange Bowl was his last junior tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/tournaments/tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100017818|title=Dunlop Orange Bowl|work=ITF|date = December 14, 2008|access-date=February 23, 2017}}

In 2015, he qualified for his first Grand Slam tournament – Roland Garros, losing in the first round to Thanasi Kokkinakis. He also managed to qualify for Wimbledon later that year, where he beat Facundo Bagnis and 15th seed Feliciano López, advancing to the third round of a major for the first time in his career. Additionally, he managed to qualify for the US Open, where he lost to Feliciano López in the first round in straight sets.

In 2016, he qualified for his first Australian Open, losing the first round in straight sets to Roger Federer. Later that same year, in July, Basilashvili reached his first ATP tournament final – the Austrian Open Kitzbühel, where he lost to Paolo Lorenzi in two sets. He recorded his first win over a Top 10 player in October when he defeated world number 10 Tomáš Berdych at the Vienna Open.

In February 2017, Basilashvili participated at the Sofia event, grabbing victories over Adrian Mannarino, 1st seed Dominic Thiem and 8th seed Martin Kližan, before losing to 3rd seed and eventual champion Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals. Basilashvili continued his good form at the Memphis Open, where he defeated 1st seed Ivo Karlović and went on to subsequently reach the final, losing to Ryan Harrison in straight sets. In June 2017, Basilashvili achieved a then career-high singles ranking of World No. 51. He reached three semifinals and one final throughout the year.

At the 2017 French Open, after defeating Gilles Simon and Viktor Troicki, Basilashvili lost to eventual champion Rafael Nadal in the third round, winning just one game in three sets. Afterwards, the defeat was described as "embarrassing".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/40133466|title= Rafael Nadal races into French Open fourth round with one-sided win|publisher= BBC|date= June 2017|access-date= 13 June 2017}}

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In July 2018, he made it into the main draw of the German Open in Hamburg as a qualifier and went on to win the tournament, defeating Leonardo Mayer 6–4, 0–6, 7–5 in the final and becoming the first Georgian player to win an ATP tournament.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tennisnow.com/Blogs/NET-POSTS/July-2018/ATP-Rankings-Movers-Basilashvili-Makes-History-fo|title = ATP Rankings Movers: Basilashvili Makes History for Georgia|date=30 July 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/24226043/nikoloz-basilashvili-defeats-leonardo-mayer-claim-first-atp-final-hamburg|title=German Open 2018: Nikoloz Basilashvili defeats Leonardo Mayer for his first ATP title |publisher=ESPN|date=29 July 2018 |access-date=19 July 2019}} After winning his first title, Basilashvili moved to a new career-high World No. 35 in the world standings, the highest by a player from Georgia.{{Cite web|url=https://agenda.ge/en/news/2018/1608|title=Nikoloz Basilashvili becomes first Georgian to win ATP World Tour tennis title}}{{cite web|url= https://www.nbcsports.com/tennis/news/nikoloz-basilashvili-becomes-first-georgian-to-win-atp-title|title= Nikoloz Basilashvili becomes first Georgian to win ATP title|date=1 August 2018}} In October 2018, he won his second ATP title by upsetting top seed Juan Martín del Potro in the final of the China Open. In December in Doha, he lost to Novak Djokovic in three sets after beating Albert Ramos Viñolas and Andrey Rublev.

In 2019, he lost in four sets to the later semifinalist Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open after beating two qualifiers in four and five sets. At the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam in February, as the 9th seed, he beat Hyeon Chung before losing to Márton Fucsovics. His performance earned him his career-high ranking of World No. 19.

He then played the 2019 Dubai Tennis Championships where he beat Karen Khachanov and Roberto Bautista Agut before falling to Borna Ćorić of Croatia. At the 2019 Indian Wells Masters he suffered an upset to Prajnesh Gunneswaran of India. At the 2019 Miami Open he reached the fourth of a Masters 1000 for the first time in his career where he was defeated by qualifier Félix Auger-Aliassime.

On 27 May 2019, Basilashvilli reached his highest ever singles ranking of world No. 16 making him the highest ranked player from Georgia. In July, Basilashvili successfully defended his Hamburg title defeating Andrey Rublev in the final. En route to doing so, Basilashvili saved two match points against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.{{cite web |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2019/07/nikoloz-basilashvil-alexander-zverev-hamburg-atp-semifinal/83818/|title=Basilashvili Saves Match Points, Edges Zverev in Hamburg Semifinal|website=Tennis.com|date=27 July 2018 |access-date=19 July 2019}}

At the 2019 US Open he defeated Márton Fucsovics from Hungary in the first round and qualifier Jenson Brooksby in the second round before losing to another qualifier, the German Dominik Koepfer in the third.

Basilashvili started his 2020 season by representing Georgia at the first edition of the ATP Cup. Georgia was in Group B alongside Spain, Japan, and Uruguay. Against Spain, he lost to Rafael Nadal.{{cite news |title='Not easy': Rafael Nadal gets 2020 season underway with a win |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/380574/not-easy-rafael-nadal-gets-2020-season-underway-with-a-win |access-date=26 June 2023 |date=4 January 2020}} Spain won the tie over Georgia 3–0.{{cite news |title=Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut lead Spain to a 3–0 win against Georgia at the ATP Cup |url=https://www.ubitennis.net/2020/01/rafael-nadal-roberto-bautista-agut-lead-spain-3-0-win-georgia-atp-cup/ |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=ubitennis.net |date=4 January 2020}} Against Japan, he lost to Yoshihito Nishioka.{{cite news |title=Japan, Yoshihito Nishioka keep surprises coming at ATP Cup |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tennis/japan-yoshihito-nishioka-keep-surprises-coming-at-atp-cup/story-Hx4PjFGh2tok7SMmwkQRGL.html |access-date=26 June 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=6 January 2020}} Japan won the tie over Georgia 2-1.{{cite news |title=Nishioka, Soeda Clinch Second Tie Win For Team Japan In Perth |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/japan-georgia-atp-cup-2019-perth-monday |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=atptour.com |date=6 January 2020}} Against Uruguay, he beat Pablo Cuevas in three sets.{{cite news |last1=Goodwin |first1=Sam |title='Not seen this before': Tennis star storms off court in 'ridiculous' ATP Cup tantrum |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/atp-cup-tennis-pablo-cuevas-storms-off-court-over-umpire-row-211843278.html |access-date=26 June 2023 |date=8 January 2020}} Georgia won the tie over Uruguay 2–1.{{cite news |title=Basilashvili Completes Team Georgia's First Tie Win |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/georgia-uruguay-atp-cup-2020-perth-wednesday |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=atptour.com |date=8 January 2020}} Georgia ended third in Group B. Seeded 26th at the Australian Open, he lost in the second round to 2009 semifinalist, Fernando Verdasco, in four sets.{{cite news |last1=KALINIC |first1=DEJAN |title=Australian Open 2020: Nadal, Medvedev through as Wawrinka survives |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/australian-open-2020-day-4-mens-singles-review-nadal-medvedev-wawrinka-zverev-kyrgios-khachanov/article30636343.ece |access-date=26 June 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=23 January 2020}}

At the Rotterdam Open, Basilashvili lost in the first round to seventh seed Andrey Rublev.{{cite news |title=Canadian Auger-Aliassime advances in Rotterdam, Fognini ousted |url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/tennis/canadian-auger-aliassime-advances-in-rotterdam-fognini-ousted |access-date=26 June 2023 |publisher=leaderpost.com |date=11 February 2020}} In Dubai, he was defeated in the second round by Jan-Lennard Struff.{{cite news |title=Djokovic, Tsitsipas power into Dubai quarter-finals |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tennis/djokovic-tsitsipas-power-into-dubai-quarter-finals/story-ojUKuu0YdBx0m4dXJFjkIN.html |access-date=26 June 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 February 2020}}

Representing Georgia in the Davis Cup tie against Estonia, he won his match over Vladimir Ivanov. Despite winning his match, Estonia still won the tie over Georgia 4–1. On March 12, the ATP announced that it would suspend tournament play due to the COVID-19 pandemic,{{cite news |title=ATP Suspends Tour For Six Weeks Due To Public Health & Safety Issues Over COVID-19 |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-tour-2020-six-week-suspension-decision |access-date=27 June 2023 |publisher=atptour.com |date=12 March 2020}} which lasted through July.{{cite news |last1=ELLIOTT |first1=HELENE |title=WTA and ATP tours cancel more tournaments amid the coronavirus pandemic |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-03-18/wta-atp-tours-cancel-more-tournaments-coronavirus |access-date=27 June 2023 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=18 March 2020}}{{cite news |title=ATP, WTA, ITF cancel events through July due to coronavirus |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29178806/atp-wta-cancel-events-july-due-coronavirus |access-date=27 June 2023 |publisher=ESPN |date=15 May 2020}}

Basilashvili started his 2021 season at the Antalya Open. Seeded sixth, he reached the quarterfinals where he lost to fourth seed, world No. 23, and eventual champion, Alex de Minaur.{{cite news |last1=Rogers |first1=Leigh |title=ALEX DE MINAUR SAILS INTO ANTALYA SEMIFINALS |url=https://www.tennis.com.au/news/2021/01/12/alex-de-minaur-sails-into-antalya-semifinals |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=tennis.com.au |date=12 January 2021}} Seeded fifth at the Great Ocean Road Open, he was defeated in the second round by world No. 188 Mario Vilella Martínez.{{cite news |last1=WARNIER |first1=MATHIEU |title=TENNIS – ATP – GREAT OCEAN ROAD OPEN: HERBERT ELIMINATED IN THE SECOND ROUND |url=https://www.sport365.fr/tennis-atp-great-ocean-road-open-herbert-elimine-deuxieme-tour-10180967.html |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=sport365.fr |date=3 February 2021}} At the Australian Open, he was eliminated in the first round by American Tommy Paul.

In Montpellier, Basilashvili was beaten in the first round by French qualifier Grégoire Barrère.{{cite news |title=Tennis – ATP – Montpellier – Grégoire Barrère passes the first round in Montpellier by beating Nikoloz Basilashvili |url=https://fr.sports.yahoo.com/news/tennis-atp-montpellier-gr%C3%A9goire-barr%C3%A8re-141100358.html|access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |date=24 February 2021}} At the Rotterdam Open, he lost in the first round to qualifier Cameron Norrie.{{cite news |title=Nishikori Snaps Streak, Beats Felix In Rotterdam |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishikori-felix-rotterdam-2021-monday |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=1 March 2021}} In Doha, he defeated John Millman and Malek Jaziri before stunning second seed and world no. 6, Roger Federer, in the quarterfinals.{{cite news |title=Federer's Return Ended As Basilashvili Saves M.P. In Doha |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/federer-basilashvili-doha-2021-thursday |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=11 March 2021}} His semifinal win against Taylor Fritz in straight sets earned him his sixth ATP final against fifth seed Roberto Bautista Agut.{{cite news |title='It means a lot for sure,' Nikoloz Basilashvili romps into Doha final |url=https://tennishead.net/it-means-a-lot-for-sure-nikoloz-basilashvili-romps-into-doha-final/ |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=tennishead.net |date=12 March 2021}} He ended up beating Bautista Agut to win his fourth ATP singles title.{{cite news |title=Basilashvili Caps Dream Week With Doha Crown |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/basilashvili-bautista-agut-doha-2021-saturday |access-date=15 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=13 March 2021}} At the Dubai Championships, he was defeated in the second round by 15th seed Taylor Fritz.{{cite news |title=Tennis/ATP – Fritz takes his revenge |url=https://www.sportbusinessmag.com/sbm_by_london/tennis-atp-fritz-takes-his-revenge/ |access-date=16 October 2021 |publisher=sportbusinessmag.com |date=17 March 2021 |archive-date=17 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517150054/https://www.sportbusinessmag.com/sbm_by_london/tennis-atp-fritz-takes-his-revenge/ |url-status=usurped }} Seeded 27th at the Miami Open, he was eliminated in the second round by Mikael Ymer.{{cite news |title= Ruusuvuori Stuns Zverev, Tiafoe Escapes Evans |url= https://www.atptour.com/en/news/zverev-ruusuvuori-miami-2021-friday |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=ATPTour.com |date=26 March 2021}}

Starting his clay-court season seeded fourth at the Sardegna Open, Basilashvili reached the semifinals where he fell to defending champion and eventual finalist, Laslo Đere.{{cite news |title=Sonego beats Fritz to reach Sardegna final |url=https://apnews.com/article/lorenzo-sonego-laslo-djere-nikoloz-basilashvili-taylor-fritz-6d1436b933ef542ef509ba760ba3515c |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=apnews.com |date=10 April 2021}} He retired during his first-round match against Filip Krajinović at the Monte-Carlo Masters due to injury.{{cite news |title=Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to third round in Monte Carlo |url=https://wkzo.com/2021/04/13/stefanos-tsitsipas-advances-to-third-round-in-monte-carlo/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=wkzo.com |date=13 April 2021}} Competing in Barcelona, he was beaten in the first round by Jérémy Chardy. Seeded fifth at the BMW Open in Munich, he made it to the final beating Thiago Monteiro,{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Jan-Lennard Struff opens strong in Munich |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-jan-lennard-struff-opens-strong-munich-2021-04-27/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |work=Reuters.com |date=27 April 2021}} qualifier Daniel Elahi Galán,{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Jan-Lennard Struff reaches Munich quarters |url=https://whbl.com/2021/04/29/atp-roundup-jan-lennard-struff-reaches-munich-quarters/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=whbl.com |date=29 April 2021}} lucky loser Norbert Gombos,{{cite news |title=Ruud, Basilashvili Complete Rain-Interrupted Munich Quarter-finals |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/ruud-millman-basilashvili-munich-2021-saturday |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=1 May 2021}} and second seed Casper Ruud.{{cite news |title=Jan-Lennard Struff sets up a final against Nikoloz Basilashvili at the BMW Open in Munich |url=https://www.ubitennis.net/2021/05/jan-lennard-struff-sets-up-a-final-against-nikoloz-basilashvili-at-the-bmw-open-in-munich/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=ubitennis.net |date=1 May 2021}} He defeated 7th seed, Jan-Lennard Struff, in the championship match to lift his fifth ATP singles title.{{cite news |title=Basilashvili Lifts Munich Trophy |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/basilashvili-struff-munich-2021-final |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=2 May 2021}} Playing in Madrid, he lost in round one to Benoît Paire.{{cite news |last1=CIOTTI |first1=LORENZO |title=ATP Madrid 2021: Paire wins and celebrates with the crowd! |url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/videos/ATP_Tennis/97658/atp-madrid-2021-paire-wins-and-celebrates-with-the-crowd/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=tennisworldusa.org |date=5 May 2021}} At the Italian Open, he was defeated in the first round by ninth seed Matteo Berrettini.{{cite news |last1=MITTAL |first1=BHAVISHYA |title=Matteo Berrettini Comes Back After a Set Down to Defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili at Italian Open 2021 |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/matteo-berrettini-comes-back-after-a-set-down-to-defeat-nikoloz-basilashvili-at-italian-open-2021-atp-tennis-news/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=essentiallysports.com |date=11 May 2021}} Seeded third at the first edition of the Belgrade Open, he suffered a second round upset at the hands of qualifier Andrej Martin.{{cite news |last1=Gincauskas |first1=Justin |title=Delbonis advances and Basilashvili falls in early Wednesday action at the Belgrade Open |url=https://lobandsmash.com/2021/05/26/delbonis-advances-basilashvili-falls/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=lobandsmash.com |date=26 May 2021}} Seeded 28th at the French Open, he was eliminated in the second round by qualifier Carlos Alcaraz.{{cite news |title=Spanish teenager Alcaraz eases into French Open third round |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/spanish-teenager-alcaraz-eases-into-french-open-third-round-2021-06-03/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |work=Reuters.com |date=3 June 2021}}

Seeded fifth at the Stuttgart Open, his first grass-court tournament of the season, Basilashvili lost in the second round to eventual champion Marin Čilić.{{cite news |title=Stricker, 18, stuns Hurkacz to reach Stuttgart quarterfinals |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/stricker-18-stuns-hurkacz-to-reach-stuttgart-quarterfinals/2099956 |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=outlookindia.com |date=10 June 2021}} Getting past qualifying at the Halle Open, he reached the semifinals where he was defeated by fourth seed Andrey Rublev.{{cite news |title=Rublev Reaches First Grass-Court Final In Halle |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/rublev-basilashvili-halle-2021-saturday |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=19 June 2021}} Seeded 24th at Wimbledon, he was eliminated in the first round by two-time champion, Andy Murray, in four sets but won the third set after coming back from a 0–5 deficit to win the set 7–5.{{cite news |title=Murray Escapes Basilashvili To Make Winning Return At Wimbledon |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/wimbledon-2021-murray-basilashvili-monday-day-1 |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=28 June 2021}}

Seeded third at the Hamburg Open, Basilashvili was beaten in the quarterfinals by Laslo Đere.{{cite news |title=Krajinovic Upsets Tsitsipas in Hamburg |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/krajinovic-hamburg-2021-friday |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=atptour.com |date=16 July 2021}} Representing Georgia at the Summer Olympics, he lost in the third round to fourth seed and eventual gold medalist, Alexander Zverev.{{cite news |last1=Huiber |first1=Jens |title=Olympia 2020: Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals, Tsitsipas is subject to Humbert |url=https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/olympia-2020-alexander-zverev-in-the-quarterfinals-tsitsipas-is-subject-to-humbert |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=tennisnet.com |date=28 July 2021}}

Basilashvili began his preparation for the US Open at the National Bank Open in Toronto. He beat 12th seed, Alex de Minaur, in the second round.{{cite news |title=Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov ousted in Toronto |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2021/08/12/canadas-auger-aliassime-shapovalov-ousted-in-toronto/ |access-date=16 June 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=12 August 2021 |archive-date=29 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629220347/https://sports.nbcsports.com/2021/08/12/canadas-auger-aliassime-shapovalov-ousted-in-toronto/ |url-status=dead }} He was defeated in the third round by seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz.{{cite news |title=Tsitsipas, on Birthday, Tops Khachanov 6–2, 6–3 in Toronto |url=https://www.thenationalherald.com/tsitsipas-on-birthday-tops-khachanov-6-2-6-3-in-toronto/ |access-date=16 June 2022 |publisher=thenationalherald.com |date=13 August 2021}} In Cincinnati, he was eliminated from the tournament in the first round by Fabio Fognini.{{cite news |last1=Boccardi |first1=Mario |title=WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN, FOGNINI WINS AND CONVINCES AGAINST BASILASHVILI |url=https://www.tennisitaliano.it/tennis-western-southern-open-fognini-vince-e-convince-contro-basilashvili-50482 |access-date=16 June 2022 |publisher=tennisitaliano.it |date=16 August 2021}} At the US Open, he reached the third round where he was beaten by 22nd seed and American, Reilly Opelka.{{cite news |last1=Finn |first1=Richard |title=Reilly Opelka blasts into 2021 US Open fourth round |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2021-09-04/reilly_opelka_blasts_into_2021_us_open_fourth_round.html |access-date=17 June 2022 |publisher=usopen.org |date=4 September 2021}}

Basilashvili achieved his best result at a Masters 1000 in Indian Wells by reaching the final, beating Christopher Eubanks, Albert Ramos Viñolas, 24th seed Karen Khachanov, world no. 3 and second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas,{{Cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-basilashvili-indian-wells-2021-friday|title = Nikoloz Basilashvili Soars into First Masters 1000 SF in Indian Wells | Tennis}} and 31st seed Taylor Fritz.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/basilashvili-fritz-indian-wells-semifinals-2021|title = Nikoloz Basilashvili Beats Taylor Fritz Indian Wells Semi-finals 2021 | Tennis}} He became the first Georgian to reach the semifinals of a Masters 1000 since Irakli Labadze at the 2004 Indian Wells Masters.{{Cite web|url=https://bnpparibasopen.com/news/basilashvili-powers-past-fritz-into-first-masters-1000-final/|title=Basilashvili Powers Past Fritz, into First Masters 1000 Final|date=17 October 2021}} He lost in the final to 21st seed, Cameron Norrie, in three sets.{{cite news |title=Norrie Scoops Biggest Career Title In Indian Wells |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/basilashvili-norrie-indian-wells-final-2021-sunday |access-date=16 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=18 October 2021}} With the final, he became just the second Georgian to reach a Masters 1000 final after Alex Metreveli at the 1968 Monte-Carlo Masters and the first to represent Georgia as an independent country.

Basilashvili started his 2022 season by representing Georgia at the ATP Cup. Georgia was in Group D alongside Argentina, Poland, and Greece. Playing against Argentina, he lost to world No. 13 Diego Schwartzman.{{cite news |title=Schwartzman Clinches Argentina's Win Against Georgia |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/argentina-georgia-atp-cup-2022-day-1 |access-date=13 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=31 December 2021}} Against Greece, he retired during his match against world No. 4, Stefanos Tsitsipas, due to having breathing issues.{{cite news |last1=Worthington |first1=Sam |title=ATP Cup: Nikoloz Basilashivili 'struggles to breathe,' retires against Stefanos Tsitsipas |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/atp-cup-2022-news-nikoloz-basilashivili-struggles-to-breathe-against-stefanos-tsitsipas/f5273c8b-9526-455b-895a-c96ecedbc84e |access-date=14 June 2022 |publisher=wwos.nine.com.au |date=5 January 2022}} In the end, Georgia ended fourth in Group D. Seeded second at the Sydney Classic, he was defeated in the second round by Andy Murray in three sets.{{cite news |title=Murray Sinks Basilashvili In Sydney |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/basilashvili-murray-sydney-2022-wednesday |access-date=14 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=12 January 2022}} Seeded 21st at the Australian Open, he lost in the first round to five-time finalist, Andy Murray, in five sets.{{cite news |last1=Carayol |first1=Tumaini |title=Andy Murray hails 'amazing' Australian Open win against Nikoloz Basilashvili |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/18/australian-open-tennis-andy-murray-basilashvili-dan-evans |access-date=14 June 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=18 January 2022}}

Seeded fourth at the Open Sud de France, Basilashvili was eliminated in the second round by qualifier Damir Džumhur.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Ymer brothers earn upsets in France, India |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-ymer-brothers-earn-upsets-france-india-2022-02-04/ |access-date=14 June 2022 |work=Reuters.com |date=4 February 2022}} Seeded eighth in Rotterdam, he was beaten in the first round by Mackenzie McDonald.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Mackenzie McDonald scores early upset in Rotterdam |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-mackenzie-mcdonald-scores-early-upset-rotterdam-2022-02-08/ |access-date=14 June 2022 |work=Reuters.com |date=8 February 2022}} Seeded third and the defending champion at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, he reached the final once again where he fell to second seed and world No. 16, Roberto Bautista Agut, in a rematch of the previous year's final.{{cite news |title=Bautista Agut Gains Basilashvili Revenge, Wins Doha Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/bautista-agut-basilashvili-doha-2022-final |access-date=14 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=19 February 2022}} At the Dubai Championships, he was ousted from the tournament in the first round by lucky loser Alexei Popyrin.{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Glenn |title=Popyrin through, de Minaur out in Dubai |url=https://www.broomead.com.au/sport/tennis/popyrin-through-but-de-minaur-goes-out-c-5802155 |access-date=14 June 2022 |publisher=broomead.com.au |date=22 February 2022}} Seeded 18th and previous year finalist at the Indian Wells Masters, he lost in the third round to 12th seed and defending champion, Cameron Norrie, in a rematch of the previous year's final.{{cite news |title=Indian Wells: Cameron Norrie defeats Nikoloz Basilashvili to reach fourth round and continue title defence |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12566638/indian-wells-cameron-norrie-defeats-nikoloz-basilashvili-to-reach-fourth-round-and-continue-title-defence |access-date=16 June 2022 |publisher=skysports.com |date=15 March 2022}} Seeded 18th at the Miami Open, he was defeated in the second round by American Jenson Brooksby.{{cite news |title=Medevdev, eyeing No. 1 ranking, tops Murray at Miami Open |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2022/03/26/medevdev-eyeing-no-1-ranking-tops-murray-at-miami-open/ |access-date=14 June 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=26 March 2022}}

Basilashvili began his clay-court season at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Seeded 15th, he retired during his first-round match against Grigor Dimitrov due to breathing issues and chest pain.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: David Goffin rallies to win Marrakech title |url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/atp-roundup-david-goffin-rallies-to-win-marrakech-title |access-date=14 June 2022 |work=National Post |date=10 April 2022}} Seeded ninth at the Barcelona Open, he lost in the second round to Spanish wildcard Jaume Munar.{{cite news |title=Carlos Alcaraz wins in 3 sets in opener at Barcelona Open |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2022/04/20/carlos-alcaraz-wins-in-3-sets-in-opener-at-barcelona-open/ |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=20 April 2022}} Seeded fourth and the defending champion at the BMW Open in Munich, he fell in the quarterfinals to seventh seed Miomir Kecmanović.{{cite news |title=Van de Zandschulp upsets Ruud to reach BMW Open semifinals |url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-tennis-alexander-zverev-emil-ruusuvuori-nikoloz-basilashvili-c697f848bf93dfa6c2233242913c7005 |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=apnews.com |date=29 April 2022}} In Madrid, he was beaten in the second round by seventh seed, world No. 9, and eventual champion, Carlos Alcaraz.{{cite news |title=Alcaraz Surges Late To Take Madrid Opener |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-basilashvili-madrid-2022-tuesday |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=3 May 2022}} At the Italian Open, he lost in the second round to 13th seed and world No. 16, Denis Shapovalov.{{cite news |title=Italian Open 2022: Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov Move Into Third Round |url=https://www.latestly.com/sports/tennis/italian-open-2022-auger-aliassime-denis-shapovalov-move-into-third-round-3693683.html |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=latestly.com |date=11 May 2022}} Seeded fifth at the Geneva Open, he was defeated in the second round by eventual finalist João Sousa.{{cite news |title=Defending champion Ruud wins, 3 seeds go out at Geneva Open |url=https://apnews.com/article/daniil-medvedev-sports-geneva-denis-shapovalov-7bc62611bc59fd18e0336f9265481ed3 |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=apnews.com |date=18 May 2022}} Seeded 22nd at the French Open, he lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald.{{cite news |title=Sinner Survives Carballes Baena Test At Roland Garros |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sinner-carballes-baena-roland-garros-2022-r2 |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=26 May 2022}}

Basilashvili started his grass-court season at the BOSS Open in Stuttgart. Seeded fifth, he lost in the second round to Nick Kyrgios.{{cite news |last1=Goodwin |first1=Sam |title=Nick Kyrgios leaves tennis world gobsmacked in 'unbelievable' moment |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis-2022-nick-kyrgios-leaves-fans-gobsmacked-epic-moment-223611085.html |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |date=9 June 2022}} In Halle, he stunned third seed, world No. 8, and last year finalist, Andrey Rublev, in the first round.{{cite news |title=NIKOLOZ BASILASHVILI ELIMINATES ANDREY RUBLEV IN HALLE OPENING ROUND |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/basilashvili-stuns-rublev-in-1st-round-in-halle |access-date=15 June 2022 |publisher=tennis.com |date=13 June 2022}} He was defeated in the second round by Oscar Otte.{{cite news |title=Nine Years Later, Khachanov Banishes Djere Demons In Halle |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/khachanov-djere-halle-2022-thursday |access-date=17 June 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=16 June 2022}} Having been a late entry at the Mallorca Championships, he was defeated in the first round of qualifying by world No. 346 Mats Rosenkranz.{{cite news |title=Verdasco continues while Taberner and Ktiri bid farewell to the Mallorca Championships |url=https://www.mallorcadiario.com/verdasco-continua-mientras-que-taberner-y-ktiri-se-despiden-del-mallorca-championships |access-date=15 September 2022 |publisher=mallorcadiario.com |date=18 June 2022}} Seeded 22nd at Wimbledon, he reached the third round where he lost to Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven.{{cite news |title=Dream Debut! Van Rijthoven Rolls Into Round 4 At Wimbledon |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/van-rijthoven-basilashvili-wimbledon-2022-friday |access-date=15 September 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=1 July 2022}}

After Wimbledon, Basilashvili competed at the Swedish Open. Seeded sixth, he retired during his first-round match against Hugo Gaston.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Andy Murray advances in Newport |url=https://sportsnaut.com/atp-roundup-andy-murray-advances-in-newport/ |access-date=15 September 2022 |publisher=sportsnaut.com |date=12 July 2022}} Seeded sixth at the Hamburg Open, he was beaten in the first round by Aslan Karatsev.{{cite news |title=Carreno Busta Races Past Nardi To Kick-Start Hamburg Title Defence |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/fognini-bedene-hamburg-2022-tuesday |access-date=15 September 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=19 July 2022}}

In August, Basilashvili played at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. He lost in the first round to Mackenzie McDonald.{{cite news |title=Khachanov/Shapovalov Win, Botic Sets Medvedev Clash In Cincinnati |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/khachanov-shapovalov-cincinnati-2022-sunday |access-date=22 November 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=15 August 2022}} This was his third loss of the season to McDonald. Seeded sixth at the Winston-Salem Open, he lost in his second-round match to Thiago Monteiro.{{cite news |title=Thiago Monteiro upsets Nikoloz Basilashvili in Winston-Salem |url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/thiago-monteiro-upsets-nikoloz-basilashvili-in-winston-salem |access-date=22 November 2022 |work=National Post |date=23 August 2022}} Seeded 31st at the US Open, he was eliminated from the tournament in the first round by qualifier Wu Yibing.{{cite news |title=Wu Yibing takes historic win to enter U.S. Open 2nd round |url=https://english.news.cn/20220830/41d4e3f2392242389bce441458c08b15/c.html |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=english.news.cn |date=30 August 2022}}

Seeded fifth at the Moselle Open, Basilashvili lost in the second round to Arthur Rinderknech.{{cite news |title=Wawrinka Stuns Medvedev In Metz |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-wawrinka-metz-2022-thursday |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=22 September 2022}} Seeded sixth at the Sofia Open, he was defeated in the first round by Fernando Verdasco.{{cite news |title=Ivashka Upsets Dimitrov, Sonego Races Through In Sofia |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/sonego-zapata-miralles-sofia-2022-wednesday |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=28 September 2022}} In Vienna, he was beaten in the first round by top seed, world No. 4, and eventual champion, Daniil Medvedev.{{cite news |title=Medvedev Wins Vienna Opener, Faces Thiem Next |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-basilashvili-vienna-2022-wednesday |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=atptour.com |date=26 October 2022}} At the Paris Masters, he lost in the second round to Lorenzo Musetti.{{cite news |title=De Minaur stuns Medvedev at Paris Masters |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2022/11/02/de-minaur-stuns-medvedev-at-paris-masters/ |access-date=24 November 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=2 November 2022}} Basilashvili played in his final tournament of the season at the Open International de Tennis de Roanne, an ATP Challenger. Seeded fifth, he reached the quarterfinals where he lost to second seed and eventual champion, Hugo Gaston, in three sets.

He finished the year at No. 92 in the singles rankings.

Basilashvili started his 2023 season at the Maharashtra Open. He lost in the first round to Marco Cecchinato.{{cite news |title=Krajinovic Fends Off Home Favourite Nagal In Pune Battle |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/krajinovic-nagal-pune-2023-monday |access-date=28 March 2023 |publisher=atptour.com |date=2 January 2023}} At the Adelaide International 2, he retired during his first round of qualifying match against Mikael Ymer. At the Australian Open, he lost in the first round to eighth seed and world No. 9, Taylor Fritz, in four sets.{{cite news |title=Fritz Aces Early Test At Australian Open |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/fritz-basilashvili-australian-open-2023-r1 |access-date=28 March 2023 |publisher=atptour.com |date=17 January 2023}}

At the 2023 Open Sud de France, Basilashvili was defeated in the second round by Grégoire Barrère.{{cite news |title=Rune reaches Montpellier quarter-finals |url=https://www.beinsports.com/au/atp-tour/news/rune-reaches-montpellier-quarter-finals/2036765 |access-date=28 March 2023 |publisher=beinsports.com |date=9 February 2023}} In Rotterdam, he lost in the final round of qualifying to Constant Lestienne. At the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, he fell in the final round of qualifying to Liam Broady.{{cite news |title=Stars set for Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2023 |url=https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/50945/sports/stars-set-for-qatar-exxonmobil-open-2023 |access-date=28 March 2023 |publisher=qatar-tribune.com |date=20 February 2023}} However, he entered the main draw as a lucky loser. Despite being the 2021 champion and the finalist the previous year, he lost in the first round to French qualifier Alexandre Müller.{{cite news |title=Ruusuvuori downs Evans; Basilashvili makes exit |url=https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/51381/sports/ruusuvuori-downs-evans-basilashvili-makes-exit |access-date=28 March 2023 |publisher=qatar-tribune.com |date=22 February 2023}} Due to not defending his runner-up points, his ranking fell from No. 84 to No. 113 out of the top 100 on 20 February 2023. In the next three months, he further fell another 100 positions out of the top 200 following the 2023 Italian Open where he retired in the first round of qualifying, due to injury issues.{{cite web | url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/ATP_Tennis/132480/nikoloz-basilashvili-shares-quite-a-sad-update-to-his-fans-super-difficult-times- | title=Nikoloz Basilashvili shares quite a sad update to his fans: 'Super difficult times' | date=12 May 2023 }}

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

In March 2024, ranked No. 1086, at the 2024 Murcia Open, he reached his seventh Challenger final as a qualifier and moved 500 positions up in the rankings in the top 550 on 1 April 2024.

He won his sixth Challenger title in Seoul defeating top seed Taro Daniel{{cite web|url=https://agenda.ge/en/news/2024/41422 |title= Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili wins Seoul Open Challenger 2024 }}{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2024/11/04/challenger-tour-weekly-recap-6-events-on-6-continents/|title=Challenger Tour Weekly Recap: 6 Events on 6 Continents|publisher=lastwordonsports.com|accessdate=31 January 2025}} and returned to the top 250 at world No. 215 on 4 November 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/BG23/rankings-history|title=NB Rankings history}}

In January 2025, Basilashvili qualified for the 2025 Australian Open after missing the 2024 edition. In March 2025, he qualified for the first Sunshine Double tournament, the 2025 Indian Wells, where he was a former finalist, returning to the Masters 1000 level after a two years' absence. {{cite web|url=https://bnpparibasopen.com/news/2025-qualifiers|title= Meet Your 2025 BNP Paribas Open Qualifiers|date=4 March 2025}}

In May 2025, Basilashvili reached his first final of the season at the 2025 BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux defeating Tallon Griekspoor. {{cite tweet|url=https://x.com/ATPChallenger/status/1923770334538338465|number= 1923770334538338465 |title= Turning back the clock ⏰ Nikoloz Basilashvili wins 12 of the last 14 games to dominate Griekspoor 6-4, 6-0. He's through to the final! #ATPChallenger @BNPPprimrose |user= ATPChallenger }} Next, Basilashvili qualified for the 2025 French Open after an absence in the main draw since 2023. {{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/roland-garros-2025-qualifying-results|title= What were the key Roland Garros qualifying results?|date=23 May 2025}}

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